Kansas City Chiefs defensive assistant coach history
Rod Wilson
Wilson was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022-2023 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 7-0 record under Coach Wilson in playoff games. In 2022, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 38-35. In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 25-22.
Donald D'Alesio
D'Alesio was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2021) and had a 2-1 record under Coach D'Alesio in playoff games.
Connor Embree
Embree was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019-2020 seasons, a total of two years. Embree's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 26-6-0, making him the most successful defensive assistant coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2019-2020) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Embree in playoff games. In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 31-20. In 2020, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, lost 9-31.
Alex Whittingham
Whittingham was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2018-2019 seasons, a total of two years. Whittingham's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 24-8-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2018-2019) and had a 4-1 record under Coach Whittingham in playoff games. In 2019, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Andy Reid, won 31-20.
Terry Bradden
Bradden was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2017 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2017) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Bradden in playoff games.
Taylor Embree
Embree was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2016 season. Embree's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 12-4-0, making him the second-most successful defensive assistant coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2016) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Embree in playoff games.
Al Harris
Harris was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2013) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Harris in playoff games.
Adam Zimmer
Zimmer was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. Zimmer's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 19-29-0, making him the third-least successful defensive assistant coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Zimmer in playoff games.
Ronnie Bradford
Bradford was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2009 season. Bradford's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 4-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive assistant coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Mike Ketchum
Ketchum was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007-2008 seasons, a total of two years. Ketchum's record as the team's defensive assistant coach was 6-26-0, making him the least successful defensive assistant coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
Darvin Wallis
Wallis was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1989-2007 seasons, a total of nineteen years. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (1990-1995, 1997, 2003, 2006) and had a 3-9 record under Coach Wallis in playoff games.
Woodrow Lowe
Lowe was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1995-1997 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995, 1997) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Lowe in playoff games.
John Stephen Bunting
Bunting was the defensive assistant coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1993-1994 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1993-1994) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Bunting in playoff games.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive assistant coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Wilson | 2022-2023 | 25-9-0 | 73.5% | 7-0 |
| Donald D'Alesio | 2021 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 2-1 |
| Connor Embree | 2019-2020 | 26-6-0 | 81.3% | 5-1 |
| Alex Whittingham | 2018-2019 | 24-8-0 | 75.0% | 4-1 |
| Terry Bradden | 2017 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Taylor Embree | 2016 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 0-1 |
| Al Harris | 2013 | 11-5-0 | 68.8% | 0-1 |
| Adam Zimmer | 2010-2012 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Ronnie Bradford | 2009 | 4-12-0 | 25.0% | 0-0 |
| Mike Ketchum | 2007-2008 | 6-26-0 | 18.8% | 0-0 |
| Darvin Wallis | 1989-2007 | 174-129-1 | 57.4% | 3-9 |
| Woodrow Lowe | 1995-1997 | 35-13-0 | 72.9% | 0-2 |
| John Stephen Bunting | 1993-1994 | 20-12-0 | 62.5% | 2-2 |
Kansas City Chiefs defensive assistant coach facts
- Darvin Wallis was the first defensive assistant coach in Chiefs history in 1989.
- Darvin Wallis coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's defensive assistant coach at nineteen seasons.
- Rod Wilson was the last coach to hold the position of defensive assistant coach, leaving the role after the 2023 season.