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Who is Steve Wilks? Share this story Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images A lot of Mizzou fans had the same reaction when it was announced on Thursday that Eli Drinkwitz hired his new defensive coordinator. “Wait, who?” It’s a fair reaction, especially if you’re a college football fan who doesn’t follow the NFL. Steve Wilks is the Tigers’ new defensive coordinator. The last time he coached in college was 2005. He spent the next 14 years coaching in the NFL. Steve Wilks’ Coaching History: Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Wilks’ NFL career started with the Chicago Bears in 2006 as the Bears’ defensive backs coach under then-defensive coordinator Ron Rivera. Rivera left Chicago after the season and went to San Diego to take over as the Chargers’ linebackers coach. He was promoted to defensive coordinator the following season and brought Wilks to San Diego in 2009. ....