Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach history
Joe Cullen
Cullen is the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Cullen's record as the team's defensive line coach was 25-9-0, making him the second-most successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 7-0 record under Coach Cullen 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.
Brendan Daly
Daly was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2019-2021 seasons, a total of three years. Daly's record as the team's defensive line coach was 37-11-0, making him the most successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2019-2021) and had a 7-2 record under Coach Daly 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.
Britt Reid
Reid was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2016-2018 seasons, a total of three years. Reid's record as the team's defensive line coach was 34-14-0, making him the third-most successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2016-2018) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Reid in playoff games.
Tommy Brasher
Brasher was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013-2015 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2013, 2015) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Brasher in playoff games.
Anthony Pleasant
Pleasant was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2010-2012 seasons, a total of three years. Pleasant's record as the team's defensive line coach was 19-29-0, making him the third-least successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2010) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Pleasant in playoff games.
Tim Krumrie
Krumrie was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2006-2009 seasons, a total of four years. Krumrie's record as the team's defensive line coach was 19-45-0, making him the second-least successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2006) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Krumrie in playoff games.
Bob Karmelowicz
Karmelowicz was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1997-2005 seasons, a total of nine years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1997, 2003) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Karmelowicz in playoff games.
Carl Hairston
Hairston was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1995-1996, 2001-2005 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1995, 2003) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Hairston in playoff games.
Tom Pratt
Pratt was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1963-1977, 1989-1994 seasons, a total of twenty-one years. The team made it to the playoffs nine times (1966, 1968-1969, 1971, 1990-1994) and had a 7-8 record under Coach Pratt in playoff games. In 1966, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl I and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Hank Stram, lost 10-35. In 1969, the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV and the Chiefs, under the direction of head coach Hank Stram, won 23-7.
Don Lawrence
Lawrence was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987-1988 seasons, a total of two years. Lawrence's record as the team's defensive line coach was 8-22-1, making him the least successful defensive line coach in Kansas City Chiefs history.
John-Paul Young
Young was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 season. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1986) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Young in playoff games.
Walt Corey
Corey was the defensive line coach for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1978-1980, 1983-1985 seasons, a total of six years.
Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Cullen | 2022-2023 | 25-9-0 | 73.5% | 7-0 |
| Brendan Daly | 2019-2021 | 37-11-0 | 77.1% | 7-2 |
| Britt Reid | 2016-2018 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 1-3 |
| Tommy Brasher | 2013-2015 | 31-17-0 | 64.6% | 1-2 |
| Anthony Pleasant | 2010-2012 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Tim Krumrie | 2006-2009 | 19-45-0 | 29.7% | 0-1 |
| Carl Hairston | 1995-1996, 2001-2005 | 66-46-0 | 58.9% | 0-2 |
| Bob Karmelowicz | 1997-2005 | 80-64-0 | 55.6% | 0-2 |
| Tom Pratt | 1963-1977, 1989-1994 | 170-125-11 | 57.4% | 7-8 |
| Don Lawrence | 1987-1988 | 8-22-1 | 27.4% | 0-0 |
| John-Paul Young | 1986 | 10-6-0 | 62.5% | 0-1 |
| Walt Corey | 1978-1980, 1983-1985 | 39-57-0 | 40.6% | 0-0 |
Kansas City Chiefs defensive line coach facts
- Tom Pratt was the first defensive line coach in Chiefs history in 1963.
- Tom Pratt coached the most seasons as the Chiefs's defensive line coach at twenty-one seasons.
- Joe Cullen is the current defensive line coach, starting ahead of the 2022 season.