Kris Kocurek (/kuːsɛrɛk/ born November 15, 1978) is an American professional football coach and former defensive tackle who is the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions. Kocurek played college football at Texas Tech and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL draft. Kocurek was also a member of the Tennessee Titans.
| San Francisco 49ers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive line coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 15, 1978 Deanville, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 293 lb (133 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Caldwell (TX) |
| College: | Texas Tech |
| NFL draft: | 2001 / round: 7 / pick: 237 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Playing career
editSeattle Seahawks
editKocurek was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, with the 237th overall pick, of the 2001 NFL draft.[1] He officially signed with the team on June 11. He was waived on September 2, 2001.[2]
Tennessee Titans
editKocurek was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on October 25, 2001.[2] He was promoted to the active roster on December 20 and played in one game for the Titans during the 2001 season.[2][1] He was placed on injured reserve on August 25, 2002, and did not appear in any games during the 2002 season. Kocurek became a free agent in February 2003.[2]
Coaching career
editTexas Tech
editIn 2003, Kocurek began his coaching career at Texas Tech as a graduate assistant.
Texas A&M–Kingsville
editIn 2004, Kocurek was hired as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M–Kingsville.
Texas A&M–Commerce
editIn 2006, Kocurek was hired as a defensive line coach at Texas A&M–Commerce.
West Texas A&M
editIn 2007, Kocurek was hired as a defensive line and assistant head coach at West Texas A&M.
Stephen F. Austin State
editIn 2008, Kocurek was hired as a defensive line coach at Stephen F. Austin State.
Detroit Lions
editIn 2009, Kocurek was hired by the Detroit Lions as an assistant defensive line coach. In 2010, he was promoted to defensive line coach after the retirement of Bob Karmelowicz.[3]
Miami Dolphins
editOn January 17, 2018, Kocurek was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their defensive line coach.[4]
San Francisco 49ers
editOn January 15, 2019, Kocurek was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive line coach.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Kris Kocurek". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Kris Kocurek". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
- ^ Kris Kocurek will coach Lions' defensive line
- ^ Birkett, Dave (January 17, 2018). "Detroit Lions DL coach Kris Kocurek leaving for Miami Dolphins". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
- ^ "49ers hire Kris Kocurek as defensive line coach". AP NEWS. January 16, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
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