Houston Texans assistant defensive line coach history
Rod Wright
Wright is the assistant defensive line coach for the Houston Texans since the 2023 season. Wright's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 10-7-0, making him the most successful assistant defensive line coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2023) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Wright in playoff games.
Kenyon Jackson
Jackson was the assistant defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2022 season. Jackson's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 3-13-1, making him the second-least successful assistant defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Allen Smith
Smith was the assistant defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2021 season. Smith's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 4-13-0, making him the third-most successful assistant defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Jeff Zgonina
Zgonina was the assistant defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2013 season. Zgonina's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful assistant defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Tracy Simien
Simien was the assistant defensive line coach for the Houston Texans in the 2006 season. Simien's record as the team's assistant defensive line coach was 6-10-0, making him the second-most successful assistant defensive line coach in Houston Texans history.
Houston Texans assistant defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Wright | 2023 | 10-7-0 | 58.8% | 1-1 |
| Kenyon Jackson | 2022 | 3-13-1 | 20.6% | 0-0 |
| Allen Smith | 2021 | 4-13-0 | 23.5% | 0-0 |
| Jeff Zgonina | 2013 | 2-14-0 | 12.5% | 0-0 |
| Tracy Simien | 2006 | 6-10-0 | 37.5% | 0-0 |
Houston Texans assistant defensive line coach facts
- Tracy Simien was the first assistant defensive line coach in Texans history in 2006.
- Tracy Simien, Jeff Zgonina, Allen Smith, Kenyon Jackson, and Rod Wright coached the most seasons as the Texans's assistant defensive line coach at one season.
- Rod Wright is the current assistant defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2023 season.