Steve Wilks: Meet the San Francisco 49ers Defensive Coordinator

Publish date: 2024-05-08

Steve Wilks

Steve Wilks, born Steven Bernard Wilks on August 8, 1969 is a former American football player and coach. He currently serves as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL.

In 2018, he held the position of head coach for the Arizona Cardinals.

Wilks has taken on roles such as defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers. He has also been a defensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, and Missouri.

Wilks boasts a record of being a two-time NFC Champion. His victories came as a member of the Bears in 2006 and the Panthers in 2015.

Despite these achievements, he experienced defeat in the Super Bowl on both occasions.

Career

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