San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach history
Daniel Bullocks
Bullocks is the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2023 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Bullocks 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.
Joe Woods
Woods was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2019 season. Woods' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 13-3-0, making him the most successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Woods 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.
Jeff Hafley
Hafley was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years.
Tim Lewis
Lewis was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season.
Johnnie Lynn
Lynn was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1996, 2006-2010 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1996) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Lynn in playoff games.
Vance Joseph
Joseph was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006-2010 seasons, a total of five years.
A.J. Christoff
Christoff was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005 season.
Al Simmons
Simmons was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 season. Simmons' record as the team's defensive backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Ron Lynn
Lynn was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 season. Lynn's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Greg Brown
Brown was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999 season.
Jim L. Mora (Jr.)
Mora (Jr.) was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. Mora (Jr.)'s record as the team's defensive backs coach was 25-7-0, making him the second-most successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997-1998) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Mora (Jr.) in playoff games.
Tom Holmoe
Holmoe was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-1995 seasons, a total of two years. Holmoe's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 24-8-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1994-1995) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Holmoe 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.
Jeff Fisher
Fisher was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992-1993 seasons, a total of two years. Fisher's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 24-8-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backs 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 Fisher in playoff games.
Ray Rhodes
Rhodes was the defensive backs 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 Rhodes 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.
George Seifert
Seifert was the defensive backs 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 Seifert 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.
Norb Hecker
Hecker was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1979 season. Hecker's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Jim Carr
Carr was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season. Carr's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Jim Shofner
Shofner was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1967-1969, 1977 seasons, a total of four years.
Rich Brooks
Brooks was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1974-1975 seasons, a total of two years.
Chet Franklin
Franklin was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1974 season.
Burnie Miller
Miller was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1970 season. Miller's record as the team's defensive backs coach was 10-3-1, making him the third-most successful defensive backs coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1970) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Miller in playoff games.
Jim David
David was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1964-1966 seasons, a total of three years.
Mark Duncan
Duncan was the defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1955-1962 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1957) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Duncan in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bullocks | 2023 | 12-5-0 | 70.6% | 2-1 |
| Joe Woods | 2019 | 13-3-0 | 81.3% | 2-1 |
| Jeff Hafley | 2016-2018 | 12-36-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Tim Lewis | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Vance Joseph | 2006-2010 | 33-47-0 | 41.3% | 0-0 |
| Johnnie Lynn | 1996, 2006-2010 | 45-51-0 | 46.9% | 1-1 |
| A.J. Christoff | 2005 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Ron Lynn | 2004 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Al Simmons | 2004 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Greg Brown | 1999 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Jim L. Mora (Jr.) | 1997-1998 | 25-7-0 | 78.1% | 2-2 |
| Tom Holmoe | 1994-1995 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 3-1 |
| Jeff Fisher | 1992-1993 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 2-2 |
| Ray Rhodes | 1983-1991 | 106-36-1 | 74.5% | 11-5 |
| George Seifert | 1980-1982 | 22-19-0 | 53.7% | 3-0 |
| Norb Hecker | 1979 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Carr | 1978 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Jim Shofner | 1967-1969, 1977 | 23-30-3 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Rich Brooks | 1974-1975 | 11-17-0 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
| Chet Franklin | 1974 | 6-8-0 | 42.9% | 0-0 |
| Burnie Miller | 1970 | 10-3-1 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| Jim David | 1964-1966 | 17-22-3 | 44.0% | 0-0 |
| Mark Duncan | 1955-1962 | 50-48-2 | 51.0% | 0-1 |
San Francisco 49ers defensive backs coach facts
- Mark Duncan was the first defensive backs coach in 49ers history in 1955.
- Ray Rhodes coached the most seasons as the 49ers's defensive backs coach at nine seasons.
- Daniel Bullocks is the current defensive backs coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.