Kris Kocurek


Kris Kocurek is an American football coach and former defensive tackle who is the defensive line coach for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions. Kocurek played college football at Texas Tech and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. Kocurek also played for the Tennessee Titans.

Coaching career

Texas Tech

In 2003, Kocurek began his coaching career at Texas Tech as a graduate assistant.

Texas A&M–Kingsville

In 2004, Kocurek was hired as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M–Kingsville.

Texas A&M–Commerce

In 2006, Kocurek was hired as a defensive line coach at Texas A&M–Commerce.

West Texas A&M

In 2007, Kocurek was hired as a defensive line coach at West Texas A&M.

Stephen F. Austin State

In 2008, Kocurek was hired as a defensive line coach at Stephen F. Austin State.

Detroit Lions

In 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.

Miami Dolphins

On January 17, 2018, Kocurek was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their defensive line coach.

San Francisco 49ers

On January 15, 2019, Kocurek was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive line coach.