Kris Kocurek ( born November 15, 1978) is an

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coach and former

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who is the

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the

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and

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. Kocurek played

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and was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. Kocurek also played for the

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Coaching career

Texas Tech

In 2003, Kocurek began his coaching career at

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

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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

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

as their defensive line coach.

San Francisco 49ers

On January 15, 2019, Kocurek was hired by the

as their defensive line coach.

References

External links

Detroit Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kocurek, Kris 1978 births Living people American football defensive tackles Caldwell High School (Caldwell, Texas) alumni Texas Tech Red Raiders football players Seattle Seahawks players Tennessee Titans players Texas Tech Red Raiders football coaches Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas football coaches Texas A&M–Commerce Lions football coaches West Texas A&M Buffaloes football coaches Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks football coaches Detroit Lions coaches San Francisco 49ers coaches