| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1963 Alameda, California, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1983–1986 | UCLA |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1989 | UCF (WR) |
| 1990–1991 | Northern Arizona (OC/WR) |
| 1992–1993 | Colorado (WR) |
| 1994 | Arizona State (WR) |
| 1995–1998 | Colorado (OC/WR) |
| 1999 | Washington (OC/WR) |
| 2000–2002 | Denver Broncos (WR) |
| 2003–2007 | UCLA |
| 2008–2010 | Miami Dolphins (WR) |
| 2011 | Miami Dolphins (QB) |
| 2012–2013 | Houston Texans (QB) |
| 2014 | Vanderbilt (OC/QB) |
| 2015–2018 | New York Jets (WR) |
| 2019 | Miami Dolphins (AHC/WR) |
| 2020–2022 | Colorado |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 43–42 |
| Bowls | 1–4 |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| 2× Pac-12 Coach of the Year (2005, 2020) | |
Karl James Dorrell (born December 18, 1963) is an American football coach. He has been the head coach for the UCLA Bruins and Colorado Buffaloes, being named the Pac-12 Coach of the Year for both. Dorrell led the UCLA Bruins to five bowl appearances and was the first African American head football coach in their history.