San Francisco 49ers special teams assistant coach history
Richard Hightower
Hightower was the special teams assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2015 season. Hightower's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 5-11-0, making him the second-most successful special teams assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
Tracy Smith
Smith was the special teams assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2012 season. Smith's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 11-4-1, making him the most successful special teams assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2012) and had a 2-1 record under Coach Smith 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.
Jeff Rodgers
Rodgers was the special teams assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the 2003-2007 seasons, a total of five years. Rodgers' record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 25-55-0, making him the second-most successful special teams assistant coach in San Francisco 49ers history.
San Francisco 49ers special teams assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Hightower | 2015 | 5-11-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
| Tracy Smith | 2012 | 11-4-1 | 71.9% | 2-1 |
| Jeff Rodgers | 2003-2007 | 25-55-0 | 31.3% | 0-0 |
San Francisco 49ers special teams assistant coach facts
- Jeff Rodgers was the first special teams assistant coach in 49ers history in 2003.
- Jeff Rodgers coached the most seasons as the 49ers's special teams assistant coach at five seasons.
- Richard Hightower was the last coach to hold the position of special teams assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2015 season.