The 49ers are creating a new staff position in an effort to create more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
The 49ers are hiring Florida Atlantic defensive coordinator Chris Kiffin, 36, as a pass-rush specialist coach, Sports Illustrated reported. The 49ers have not confirmed the hiring.
Kiffin is the younger brother of FAU head coach Lane Kiffin, the former Raiders head coach. He is also the son of legendary former NFL defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin.
Kiffin will join a team that ranked 26th in the NFL in sacks (30) last year and had just one player - outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil - with more than 3 sacks.