San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach history

Brian Fleury

Fleury is the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2022 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Fleury 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.

Jon Embree

Embree was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2021 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019, 2021) and had a 4-2 record under Coach Embree 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 Nixon

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

Tony Sparano

Sparano was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. Sparano's record as the team's tight ends coach was 5-11-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Eric Mangini

Mangini was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2014 season.

Reggie Davis

Davis was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2011-2013 seasons, a total of three years. Davis' record as the team's tight ends coach was 36-11-1, making him the third-most successful tight ends 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 Davis 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.

Pete Hoener

Hoener was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2010 seasons, a total of six years.

Dan Cozzetto

Cozzetto was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 season. Cozzetto's record as the team's tight ends coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful tight ends coach in San Francisco 49ers history.

Gregg Smith

Smith was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003 season.

Tom Batta

Batta was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1999-2002 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2001-2002) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Batta in playoff games.

Pat Morris

Morris was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1997-1998 seasons, a total of two years. Morris' record as the team's tight ends coach was 25-7-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends 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 Morris in playoff games.

Mike Solari

Solari was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1992-1996 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1992-1996) and had a 6-4 record under Coach Solari 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.

Lynn Stiles

Stiles was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989-1990 seasons, a total of two years. Stiles' record as the team's tight ends coach was 28-4-0, making him the most successful tight ends 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 Stiles 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.

Fred Von Appen

Von Appen was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1983-1986 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1983-1986) and had a 4-3 record under Coach Von Appen 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.

Bruce Coslet

Coslet was the tight ends coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980 season.


San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Brian Fleury 2022-2024 31-18-0 63.3% 4-2
Jon Embree 2017-2021 39-42-0 48.1% 4-2
Jeff Nixon 2016 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Tony Sparano 2015 5-11-0 31.3% 0-0
Eric Mangini 2014 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Reggie Davis 2011-2013 36-11-1 76.0% 5-3
Pete Hoener 2005-2010 37-59-0 38.5% 0-0
Dan Cozzetto 2004 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Gregg Smith 2003 7-9-0 43.8% 0-0
Tom Batta 1999-2002 32-32-0 50.0% 1-2
Pat Morris 1997-1998 25-7-0 78.1% 2-2
Mike Solari 1992-1996 60-20-0 75.0% 6-4
Lynn Stiles 1989-1990 28-4-0 87.5% 4-1
Fred Von Appen 1983-1986 45-18-1 71.1% 4-3
Bruce Coslet 1980 6-10-0 37.5% 0-0

San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach facts

  • Bruce Coslet was the first tight ends coach in 49ers history in 1980.
  • Pete Hoener coached the most seasons as the 49ers's tight ends coach at six seasons.
  • Brian Fleury is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.