Nick Rallis is entering his first season as the Philadelphia Eagles' linebackers coach. He previously was a defensive quality control/assistant linebackers coach with the Minnesota Vikings from 2018-20.
In 2020, Rallis assisted a group that featured the only pair of linebacker teammates in the NFL to each post more than 100 tackles and three interceptions (tied for the most among linebackers) – Eric Wilson and Eric Kendricks. Wilson led the Vikings with 121 tackles (62 solo) while adding eight passes defensed, three sacks, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. Kendricks totaled 107 tackles (69 solo), six passes defensed and three interceptions.
With Rallis' help, Kendricks turned in a career year in 2019, collecting first-team All-Pro honors from the Associated Press and earning his first career Pro Bowl nod. Kendricks was Minnesota's leading tackler (career-high 110) for the fifth consecutive season and tied for the most passes defensed (12) among NFL linebackers. Additionally, Pro Football Focus tabbed Kendricks as the league's highest-graded linebacker.
Prior to joining the Vikings, Rallis spent the 2017 season working as a quality control coach at Wake Forest.
An Edina, MN, native, Rallis played linebacker at the University of Minnesota from 2012-16. He saw action in 26 games with the Gophers and made three starts as a senior. In his final contest, he recorded five tackles and a sack in the Holiday Bowl win over Washington State
Rallis studied business marketing at Minnesota and earned his master's degree in sport and exercise science. His older brother, Mike, also played linebacker for the Gophers from 2008-12.
