San Francisco 49ers defensive assistant coach history
Nick Sorensen
Sorensen was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2022 season. Sorensen's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 13-4-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2022) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Sorensen in playoff games.
Aubrayo Franklin
Franklin was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. Franklin's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Mick Lombardi
Lombardi was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Ejiro Evero
Evero was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014-2015 seasons, a total of two years.
Peter Hansen
Hansen was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Hansen's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 36-11-1, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Hansen 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.
Jason Tarver
Tarver was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. Tarver's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 23-41-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Dick Tomey
Tomey was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003 season.
Chris Beake
Beake was the defensive assistant 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 Beake in playoff games.
Brett Maxie
Maxie was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 season. Maxie's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-12-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Mark "Bo" Pelini
Pelini was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. Pelini's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 36-12-0, making him the third-most successful defensive assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1994-1996) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Pelini 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.
Tommy Hart
Hart was the defensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983-1991 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1983-1990) and had a 11-5 record under Coach Hart 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. 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. 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.
San Francisco 49ers defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sorensen | 2022 | 13-4-0 | 76.5% | 2-1 |
| Ejiro Evero | 2014-2015 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Mick Lombardi | 2014-2015 | 13-19-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
| Aubrayo Franklin | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Peter Hansen | 2011-2013 | 36-11-1 | 76.0% | 5-3 |
| Jason Tarver | 2005-2008 | 23-41-0 | 35.9% | 0-0 |
| Dick Tomey | 2003 | 7-9-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Chris Beake | 2000-2002 | 28-20-0 | 58.3% | 1-2 |
| Brett Maxie | 1999 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Mark "Bo" Pelini | 1994-1996 | 36-12-0 | 75.0% | 4-2 |
| Tommy Hart | 1983-1991 | 106-36-1 | 74.5% | 11-5 |
San Francisco 49ers defensive assistant coach facts
- Tommy Hart was the first defensive assistant coach in 49ers history in 1983.
- Tommy Hart coached the most seasons as the 49ers's defensive assistant coach at nine seasons.
- Nick Sorensen was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.