Indianapolis Colts tight ends coach history

Tom Manning

Manning is the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts since the 2018 season, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2018) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Manning in playoff games.

Klayton Adams

Adams was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2021-2022 seasons, a total of two years.

Jason Michael

Michael was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2020) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Michael in playoff games.

Jim Hostler

Hostler was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2016-2017 seasons, a total of two years. Hostler's record as the team's tight ends coach was 12-20-0, making him the third-least successful tight ends coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Alfredo Roberts

Roberts was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2012-2015 seasons, a total of four years. Roberts' record as the team's tight ends coach was 41-23-0, making him the third-most successful tight ends coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2012-2014) and had a 3-3 record under Coach Roberts in playoff games.

Ricky Thomas

Thomas was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2004-2011 seasons, a total of eight years. Thomas' record as the team's tight ends coach was 89-39-0, making him the most successful tight ends coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs seven times (2004-2010) and had a 7-6 record under Coach Thomas in playoff games. In 2006, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Tony Dungy, won 29-17. In 2009, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV and the Colts, under the direction of head coach Jim Caldwell, lost 17-31.

Chris Foerster

Foerster was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 2002-2003 seasons, a total of two years. Foerster's record as the team's tight ends coach was 22-10-0, making him the second-most successful tight ends coach in Indianapolis Colts history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2002-2003) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Foerster in playoff games.

Tony Marciano

Marciano was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998-2001 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1999-2000) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Marciano in playoff games.

Tom Batta

Batta was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1995-1997 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995-1996) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Batta in playoff games.

Hank Kuhlmann

Kuhlmann was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1994 season.

Brad Seely

Seely was the tight ends coach for the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989-1993 seasons, a total of five years. Seely's record as the team's tight ends coach was 29-51-0, making him the second-least successful tight ends coach in Indianapolis Colts history.

Mike Westhoff

Westhoff was the tight ends coach for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts in the 1982-1984 seasons, a total of three years. Westhoff's record as the team's tight ends coach was 11-29-1, making him the least successful tight ends coach in Indianapolis Colts history.


Indianapolis Colts tight ends coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Tom Manning 2018, 2023-2024 26-22-0 54.2% 1-1
Klayton Adams 2021-2022 13-20-1 39.7% 0-0
Jason Michael 2019-2020 18-14-0 56.3% 0-1
Jim Hostler 2016-2017 12-20-0 37.5% 0-0
Alfredo Roberts 2012-2015 41-23-0 64.1% 3-3
Ricky Thomas 2004-2011 89-39-0 69.5% 7-6
Chris Foerster 2002-2003 22-10-0 68.8% 2-2
Tony Marciano 1998-2001 32-32-0 50.0% 0-2
Tom Batta 1995-1997 21-27-0 43.8% 2-2
Hank Kuhlmann 1994 8-8-0 50.0% 0-0
Brad Seely 1989-1993 29-51-0 36.3% 0-0
Mike Westhoff 1982-1984 11-29-1 28.0% 0-0

Indianapolis Colts tight ends coach facts

  • Mike Westhoff was the first tight ends coach in Colts history in 1982.
  • Ricky Thomas coached the most seasons as the Colts's tight ends coach at eight seasons.
  • Tom Manning is the current tight ends coach, starting ahead of the 2018 season.