Nick Holz Named Offensive Passing Game Coordinator
HENDERSON, Nev. – The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Friday that Nick Holz has been appointed as their offensive passing game coordinator.
Experience with the Raiders and Titans
Holz has a decade of experience with the Raiders from 2012 to 2021 and spent the last two years as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. During his previous season, he worked with No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Ward, who played all 17 games and achieved 15 touchdown passes. In his initial year in Tennessee, Holz contributed to an offense that showcased running back Tony Pollard and wide receiver Calvin Ridley, both of whom achieved 1,000-yard seasons.
Tenure at Jacksonville Jaguars
Before joining the Titans, Holz served as the passing game coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023. Under this role, he aided in the development of an offense led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, helping the team finish ninth in passing yards (242.7 per game) and thirteenth in scoring (22.2 points per game).
Previous Coaching Roles with the Raiders
Prior to his time in Jacksonville, Holz was the offensive coordinator for UNLV in 2022, following years with the Raiders in various offensive capacities, primarily focusing on wide receivers. He contributed to the success of three different Raiders head coaches and collaborated with esteemed offensive figures like Greg Knapp, Greg Olson, Bill Musgrave, and Jon Gruden.
Impact on Player Development
As an assistant wide receivers coach in 2021, Holz played a critical role in Hunter Renfrow receiving Pro Bowl recognition after achieving career-best numbers, including 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns. The Raiders’ passing offense ranked sixth in the league, averaging 268.6 yards per game.
Collegiate Coaching Background
Before his NFL journey, Holz was an assistant at Stanford University under Jim Harbaugh (2008-10) and David Shaw (2011), contributing to the team’s appearances in multiple bowl games. As an assistant quarterbacks coach, Holz aided Andrew Luck in earning first-team All-American honors and being a two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up.
Early Coaching Career and Personal Background
Holz began his coaching career at Nebraska in 2007 as an offensive quality control coach before moving on to the Raiders. A three-year letter winner as a wide receiver at the University of Colorado, he received the Regiment Award for his contributions, graduating with a degree in communications. A California native, he attended De La Salle High School, where he was part of a historic winning streak.
