San Francisco 49ers wide receivers coach history

Leonard Hankerson

Hankerson is the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Hankerson's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 25-9-0, making him the third-most successful wide receivers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Hankerson in playoff games. In 2023, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 22-25.

Wes Welker

Welker was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019, 2021) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Welker in playoff games. In 2019, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Kyle Shanahan, lost 20-31.

Mike LaFleur

LaFleur was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.

Bob Bicknell

Bicknell was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Bicknell's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful wide receivers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Adam Henry

Henry was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season.

Ronald Curry

Curry was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season.

John Morton

Morton was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Morton in playoff games. In 2012, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Jim Harbaugh, lost 31-34.

Jerry Sullivan

Sullivan was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2010 seasons, a total of six years.

Eric Yarber

Yarber was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. Yarber's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful wide receivers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

George Stewart

Stewart was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2000-2002 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Stewart in playoff games.

Larry Kirksey

Kirksey was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-1999 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1994-1998) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Kirksey in playoff games. In 1994, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 49-26.

Ray Sherman

Sherman was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Sherman's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 24-8-0, making him the second-most successful wide receivers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1992-1993) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Sherman in playoff games.

Sherman Lewis

Lewis was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989-1991 seasons, a total of three years. Lewis' record as the team's wide receivers coach was 38-10-0, making him the most successful wide receivers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1989-1990) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games. In 1989, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach George Seifert, won 55-10.

Dennis Green

Green was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979, 1986-1988 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1986-1988) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Green in playoff games. In 1988, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 20-16.

Paul Hackett

Hackett was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983-1985 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1983-1985) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Hackett in playoff games. In 1984, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XIX and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 38-16.

Milt Jackson

Jackson was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1981) and had a 3-0 record under Coach Jackson in playoff games. In 1981, the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI and the 49ers, under the direction of head coach Bill Walsh, won 26-21.

Les Steckel

Steckel was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season. Steckel's record as the team's wide receivers coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful wide receivers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Jimmy Raye

Raye was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1977 season.

Doug Gerhart

Gerhart was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1976 season.

Don Heinrich

Heinrich was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.

Jim Shofner

Shofner was the wide receivers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1970-1973 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970-1972) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Shofner in playoff games.

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Leonard Hankerson 2022-2023 25-9-0 73.5% 4-2
Wes Welker 2019-2021 29-20-0 59.2% 4-2
Mike LaFleur 2017-2018 10-22-0 31.3% 0-0
Bob Bicknell 2016 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Ronald Curry 2015 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Adam Henry 2015 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
John Morton 2011-2014 44-19-1 69.5% 5-3
Jerry Sullivan 2005-2010 37-59-0 38.5% 0-0
Eric Yarber 2003-2004 9-23-0 28.1% 0-0
George Stewart 2000-2002 28-20-0 58.3% 1-2
Larry Kirksey 1994-1999 65-31-0 67.7% 6-4
Ray Sherman 1992-1993 24-8-0 75.0% 2-2
Sherman Lewis 1989-1991 38-10-0 79.2% 4-1
Dennis Green 1979, 1986-1988 35-27-1 56.3% 3-2
Paul Hackett 1983-1985 35-13-0 72.9% 4-2
Milt Jackson 1980-1982 22-19-0 53.7% 3-0
Les Steckel 1978 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Jimmy Raye 1977 5-9-0 35.7% 0-0
Doug Gerhart 1976 8-6-0 57.1% 0-0
Don Heinrich 1974-1975 11-17-0 39.3% 0-0
Jim Shofner 1970-1973 32-22-2 58.9% 2-3

San Francisco 49ers wide receivers coach facts