Kris Kocurek ( 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 for the Texas Tech Red Raiders 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.
Playing career
Seattle Seahawks Kocurek was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, with the 237th overall pick, of the 2001 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on June 11. He was waived on September 2, 2001.
Tennessee Titans Kocurek was signed to the practice squad of the Tennessee Titans on October 25, 2001. He was promoted to the active roster on December 20 and played in one game for the Titans during the 2001 season. 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.
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 and assistant head 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.Kris Kocurek will coach Lions' defensive line
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.
References
External links Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks bio Texas Tech Red Raiders bio San Francisco 49ers profile