Daniel Bullocks is an American football coach and former player. He played football professionally as safety in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions from 2006 to 2010.

He was drafted by the Lions in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft following his college football playing career at Nebraska.

Born on February 28, 1983, Daniel attended high school at the  Hixson High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, along with his brother Josh from 1997 to 2001.

Daniel Bullocks is in his fourth season with the 49ers and second as the team’s safeties coach. He spent the previous two seasons (2017-18) as the 49ers assistant defensive backs coach.

In 2019, Bullocks helped the 49ers defense rank first in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game, the fewest passing yards allowed per game in the NFL since 2009.
It also marked the first time San Francisco led the NFL in passing yards allowed per game since 1987.

How Many Years Did Daniel Bullocks Play In The NFL?

Daniel Bullocks started playing in the NFL in the year 2006 and stayed as a player for just 4 years before he retired from active football and turned to coaching.

Career History

As a player:
  • Detroit Lions (2006–2009)
As a coach:
  • Northern Iowa (2012–2014)
    Defensive backs coach
  • Eastern Michigan (2015)
    Cornerbacks coach
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (2016)
    Assistant defensive backs coach
  • San Francisco 49ers (2017–2018)
    Assistant defensive backs
  • San Francisco 49ers (2019–present)
    Safeties coach