Houston Texans defensive line coach history
Rod Wright
Wright is the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans since the 2024 season. Wright's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-5-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Jacques Cesaire
Cesaire was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Cesaire in playoff games.
Bobby King
King was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2021 season. King's record as the team's defensive line coach was 4-13-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Anthony Weaver
Weaver was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2016-2020 seasons, a total of five years. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2016, 2018-2019) and had a 2-3 record under Coach Weaver in playoff games.
Paul Pasqualoni
Pasqualoni was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2015 season. Pasqualoni's record as the team's defensive line coach was 9-7-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2015) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pasqualoni in playoff games.
Bill Kollar
Kollar was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2009-2014 seasons, a total of six years. Kollar's record as the team's defensive line coach was 48-48-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2011-2012) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Kollar in playoff games.
Jethro Franklin
Franklin was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Franklin's record as the team's defensive line coach was 16-16-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Bob Karmelowicz
Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2006 season.
Mike London
London was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2005 season. London's record as the team's defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Todd Grantham
Grantham was the defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2002-2004 seasons, a total of three years. Grantham's record as the team's defensive line coach was 16-32-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Houston Texans defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Wright | 2024 | 9-5-0 | 64.3% | 0-0 |
| Jacques Cesaire | 2022-2023 | 13-20-1 | 39.7% | 1-1 |
| Bobby King | 2021 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Anthony Weaver | 2016-2020 | 38-42-0 | 47.5% | 2-3 |
| Paul Pasqualoni | 2015 | 9-7-0 | 56.3% | 0-1 |
| Bill Kollar | 2009-2014 | 48-48-0 | 50.0% | 2-2 |
| Jethro Franklin | 2007-2008 | 16-16-0 | 50.0% | 0-0 |
| Bob Karmelowicz | 2006 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
| Mike London | 2005 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Todd Grantham | 2002-2004 | 16-32-0 | 33.3% | 0-0 |
Houston Texans defensive line coach facts
- Todd Grantham was the first defensive line coach in Texans history in 2002.
- Bill Kollar coached the most seasons as the Texans's defensive line coach at six seasons.
- Rod Wright is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2024 season.