San Francisco 49ers secondary coach history

Cory Undlin

Undlin was the secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years. Undlin's record as the team's secondary coach was 23-11-0, making him the second-most successful secondary coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2021-2022) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Undlin in playoff games.

Ed Donatell

Donatell was the secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2014 seasons, a total of four years. Donatell's record as the team's secondary coach was 44-19-1, making him the most successful secondary 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 Donatell 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.

Brett Maxie

Maxie was the secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Maxie's record as the team's secondary coach was 17-15-0, making him the third-most successful secondary coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2002) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Maxie in playoff games.


San Francisco 49ers secondary coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Cory Undlin 2021-2022 23-11-0 67.6% 4-2
Ed Donatell 2011-2014 44-19-1 69.5% 5-3
Brett Maxie 2002-2003 17-15-0 53.1% 1-1

San Francisco 49ers secondary coach facts

  • Brett Maxie was the first secondary coach in 49ers history in 2002.
  • Ed Donatell coached the most seasons as the 49ers's secondary coach at four seasons.
  • Cory Undlin was the last coach to hold the position of secondary coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.