Raheem Morris

Who / What

Raheem Morris is an American professional football coach. Born on September 3, 1976, he serves as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). He has previously held head coaching and assistant coaching positions with several NFL teams.

Background & History

Morris began his coaching career in college football, serving as an assistant for the Kansas State Wildcats. He entered the NFL as a coach with the Washington Commanders and later the Los Angeles Rams, where he gained recognition for his defensive work. In 2009, he became the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a role he held until 2011. He returned to the Falcons as an interim head coach in 2020 and was appointed their head coach from 2024 to 2025. Throughout his career, he has advanced through roles at both collegiate and professional levels, culminating in a position as a defensive coordinator in the NFL.

Why Notable

Morris is notable for his rapid rise through the coaching ranks, demonstrating defensive acumen that earned him a spot with the Rams—an organization that won Super Bowl LVI while he was on staff. His tenure as head coach of the Buccaneers and later the Falcons placed him among the few coaches to lead NFL franchises for multiple seasons. His experience across college and professional football provides a broad perspective on player development and defensive strategy.

In the News

Morris’s current position as defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers has placed him at the forefront of one of the NFL’s most competitive defensive schemes. His appointment reflects the franchise’s commitment to bolstering its defense ahead of a playoff push. Recent offseason moves have highlighted his influence on player personnel and defensive play-calling.

Key Facts

**Type:** person

**Also known as:** Raheem Morris (full name Dejohnold Raheem Morris)

**Born:** 1976, United States (exact place not specified)

**Key dates:**

2009‑2011: Head coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2020: Interim head coach, Atlanta Falcons

2024‑2025: Head coach, Atlanta Falcons

2024‑present: Defensive coordinator, San Francisco 49ers

**Geography:** United States, primarily the NFL and college football in the Midwest and West Coast

**Affiliation:** National Football League (NFL), Kansas State Wildcats (college), Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Rams (Super Bowl LVI champion)

Links

[Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raheem_Morris)

Sources

• 🔗 Wikipedia

Dejohnold Raheem Morris (born September 3, 1976) is an American professional football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He most recently was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL) from 2024 to 2025. Morris also previously served as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009 to 2011 and interim head coach of the Falcons in 2020 and was an assistant coach for the Kansas State Wildcats, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Rams, winning Super Bowl LVI with the lattermost.