San Francisco 49ers defensive line coach history
Kris Kocurek
Kocurek is the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers since the 2019 season, a total of five years. Kocurek's record as the team's defensive line coach was 54-29-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2019, 2021-2023) and had a 8-4 record under Coach Kocurek 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. 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.
Jeff Zgonina
Zgonina was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years.
Jerry Azzinaro
Azzinaro was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Azzinaro's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Scott Brown
Brown was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season.
Jim Tomsula
Tomsula was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007-2014 seasons, a total of eight years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2011-2013) and had a 5-3 record under Coach Tomsula 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.
Gary Emanuel
Emanuel was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2005-2006 seasons, a total of two years.
Dan Quinn
Quinn was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003-2004 seasons, a total of two years. Quinn's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-23-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Dwaine Board
Board was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1994-2002 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (1994-1998, 2001-2002) and had a 7-6 record under Coach Board 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.
John Marshall
Marshall was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Marshall's record as the team's defensive line coach was 62-18-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (1989-1990, 1992-1993) and had a 6-3 record under Coach Marshall 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 defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Von Appen's record as the team's defensive line coach was 23-8-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1987-1988) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Von Appen 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.
Bill McPherson
McPherson was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1980-1986 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1981, 1983-1986) and had a 7-3 record under Coach McPherson 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. 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.
Earl Leggett
Leggett was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1978 season. Leggett's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Floyd Peters
Peters was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1976-1977 seasons, a total of two years.
Bob Hollway
Hollway was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1975 season.
Paul Wiggin
Wiggin was the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1968-1973 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1970-1972) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Wiggin in playoff games.
San Francisco 49ers defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Kocurek | 2019-2023 | 54-29-0 | 65.1% | 8-4 |
| Jeff Zgonina | 2017-2018 | 10-22-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jerry Azzinaro | 2016 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Scott Brown | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Jim Tomsula | 2007-2014 | 70-57-1 | 55.1% | 5-3 |
| Gary Emanuel | 2005-2006 | 11-21-0 | 34.4% | 0-0 |
| Dan Quinn | 2003-2004 | 9-23-0 | 28.1% | 0-0 |
| Dwaine Board | 1994-2002 | 93-51-0 | 64.6% | 7-6 |
| John Marshall | 1989-1993 | 62-18-0 | 77.5% | 6-3 |
| Fred Von Appen | 1987-1988 | 23-8-0 | 74.2% | 3-1 |
| Bill McPherson | 1980-1986 | 67-37-1 | 64.3% | 7-3 |
| Earl Leggett | 1978 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Floyd Peters | 1976-1977 | 13-15-0 | 46.4% | 0-0 |
| Bob Hollway | 1975 | 5-9-0 | 35.7% | 0-0 |
| Paul Wiggin | 1968-1973 | 43-36-5 | 54.2% | 2-3 |
San Francisco 49ers defensive line coach facts
- Paul Wiggin was the first defensive line coach in 49ers history in 1968.
- Dwaine Board coached the most seasons as the 49ers's defensive line coach at nine seasons.
- Kris Kocurek is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2019 season.