Houston Texans special teams assistant coach history

Wes Welker

Welker was the special teams assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2017-2018 seasons, a total of two years. Welker's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 15-17-0, making him the second-most successful special teams assistant coach in Houston Texans history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Welker in playoff games.

Bob Ligashesky

Ligashesky was the special teams assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2013 season. Ligashesky's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 2-14-0, making him the least successful special teams assistant coach in Houston Texans history.

Richard Hightower

Hightower was the special teams assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2008 season. Hightower's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 8-8-0, making him the most successful special teams assistant coach in Houston Texans history.

Eric Sutulovich

Sutulovich was the special teams assistant coach for the Houston Texans in the 2002-2005 seasons, a total of four years. Sutulovich's record as the team's special teams assistant coach was 18-46-0, making him the third-most successful special teams assistant coach in Houston Texans history.


Houston Texans special teams assistant coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Wes Welker 2017-2018 15-17-0 46.9% 0-1
Bob Ligashesky 2013 2-14-0 12.5% 0-0
Richard Hightower 2008 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Eric Sutulovich 2002-2005 18-46-0 28.1% 0-0

Houston Texans special teams assistant coach facts

  • Eric Sutulovich was the first special teams assistant coach in Texans history in 2002.
  • Eric Sutulovich coached the most seasons as the Texans's special teams assistant coach at four seasons.
  • Wes Welker was the last coach to hold the position of special teams assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2018 season.