Everyone is always thirsting over the football players in tight pants and sleeveless jerseys during the NFL season, and with good reason. There are plenty of hot guys for gay fans to gawk at in 2025, but what about the men calling the plays on the sidelines?
Intelligence and looks is a great dual-threat, right? These coaches not only make the right decisions for their teams (most of the time), but they also look good while doing it. These are the sexiest coaches to watch out for this season.
Mike Macdonald, head coach, Seattle Seahawks
Mike Macdonald had big expectations in Seattle after the Seahawks let go of Pete Carroll. The latter had led the team to their only Super Bowl win in 2013 and several playoff appearances afterwards. Macdonald is the fresh voice the 12th Man was yearning for, and his buff physique is also a nice change of pace. Big Mac will try to improve upon Seattle’s 10-win campaign from 2024 as we enter a new season.
Matt LaFleur, head coach, Green Bay Packers
Matt LaFleur has continued the legacy of great coaches in Green Bay since taking over in 2019. Five playoff appearances in six years and propelling the Packers into a new era post-Aaron Rodgers make LaFleur one of the most impressive head men in the league. He’s also easy on the eyes and great in the media, always respecting reporters.
Kliff Kingsbury, offensive coordinator, Washington Commanders
Some people are better suited for assistant coaching jobs, and there’s nothing to be ashamed of in that. Kliff Kingsbury is one of those coaches as he’s found his footing as the offensive coordinator in Washington after a disappointing stint in Arizona as the head coach of the Cardinals. The Commanders went to the NFC Championship Game last year under Kingsbury’s offensive tutelage. His great hair and calm demeanor make him an attraction, as well.
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Dan Campbell, Head Coach, Detroit Lions
Dan Campbell is the type of motivator who could get even the laziest person up off the couch and running laps. Campbell has transformed the Detroit Lions into an NFC powerhouse after decades in torment. His hulking frame and lively persona make him one of the ultimate daddies of the NFL.
Sean McVay, Head Coach, Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sean McVay has fulfilled every prophecy set forth by the NFL oddsmakers when he was hired in 2017 at the ripe age of 30. Two Super Bowl appearances later and one win makes him one of the most successful coaches in modern NFL history, and he’s still not even 40 until January 2026. McVay likes to relax with his sexy frame on vacations with his supermodel wife, and we enjoy looking at the pictures.
Dave Canales, Head Coach, Carolina Panthers
Dave Canales probably won’t become very famous while coaching the Carolina Panthers. He won only five games in 2024 for a franchise that perpetually puts up losing seasons. At least he looks good calling the plays as the head man! He deserves it, too, after a decade-plus of being an assistant coach.
Robert Saleh, Defensive Coordinator, San Francisco 49ers
Robert Saleh gives protective daddy energy with his hulking shoulders and spasmic celebrations on the sidelines. After being pushed out of New York last season, Saleh is back in his comfort zone as the defensive coordinator for the 49ers, a team he helped build into a Super Bowl contender at the end of the 2010s.
Mike McDaniel, Head Coach, Miami Dolphins
Mike McDaniel looks like a nerd, he makes corny jokes during his media sessions, and he wins a lot of football games. He’s the dorky hunk that we all wish we could date. Miami will be looking to rebound in 2025, and McDaniel will have to be a big part of that; otherwise, a change might be on the horizon in South Florida.
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