San Francisco 49ers inside linebackers coach history
DeMeco Ryans
Ryans was the inside linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018-2020 seasons, a total of three years. Ryans' record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 23-25-0, making him the most successful inside linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2019) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Ryans 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.
Joe Bowden
Bowden was the inside linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Bowden's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 2-14-0, making him the third-most successful inside linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Hardy Nickerson
Nickerson was the inside linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 season. Nickerson's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 2-14-0, making him the third-most successful inside linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Vantz Singletary
Singletary was the inside linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. Singletary's record as the team's inside linebackers coach was 14-18-0, making him the second-most successful inside linebackers coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
San Francisco 49ers inside linebackers coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMeco Ryans | 2018-2020 | 23-25-0 | 47.9% | 2-1 |
| Hardy Nickerson | 2016 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Joe Bowden | 2016 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Vantz Singletary | 2009-2010 | 14-18-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
San Francisco 49ers inside linebackers coach facts
- Vantz Singletary was the first inside linebackers coach in 49ers history in 2009.
- DeMeco Ryans coached the most seasons as the 49ers's inside linebackers coach at three seasons.
- DeMeco Ryans was the last coach to hold the position of inside linebackers coach, leaving the role after the 2020 season.