Matthew Edward Patricia, born on September 13, 1974, is an American football coach with over 25 years of coaching experience in both the NFL and college. He is currently the Defensive Coordinator at Ohio State University since 2025. Patricia’s NFL journey includes 15 seasons with the New England Patriots, where he served as the defensive coordinator from 2012 to 2017, winning two Super Bowls. He was also the head coach of the Detroit Lions from 2018 to 2020. His coaching career also includes being a senior defensive assistant for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023 and serving as the Patriots’ offensive playcaller in 2022. Before his NFL career, Patricia coached at Syracuse, Amherst, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where he earned a degree in aeronautical engineering. He began his football career playing center and guard at RPI. He is married to Raina and has three children.
Ohio State University
Defensive Coordinator
Here’s a breakdown of Matt Patricia’s net worth and related information:
## What Is Matt Patricia’s Net Worth?
Matt Patricia’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million. Most of his wealth comes from his career as an American football coach in the NFL.
## Salary Details and Career Earnings
* **Peak NFL Salary:** While serving as the head coach of the Detroit Lions, Patricia’s peak salary was reported to be $3 million annually.
* **New England Patriots Salary (2022):** During his time with the Patriots in 2022, his salary was estimated to be between $1 million and $4 million. The exact amount remains undisclosed.
## Career Highlights and Key Roles
* **Early Coaching Career:** Patricia began his coaching journey as a graduate assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 1996.
* **Defensive Coordinator:** He served as the New England Patriots’ defensive coordinator from 2012 to 2017.
* **Detroit Lions Head Coach:** Patricia was the head coach of the Detroit Lions from 2018 to 2020, where his record was 13-29-1.
* **Super Bowl Wins:** He won three Super Bowls as an assistant coach with the New England Patriots.
* **Ohio State Defensive Coordinator:** As of February 2025, Patricia was hired as the defensive coordinator for Ohio State.
## Early Life and Education
* **Born:** Matthew Edward Patricia was born on September 13, 1974, in Sherrill, New York.
* **Education:** He holds a degree in aeronautical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where he also played center and guard. Before coaching, he worked as an aeronautical engineer for two years.