This is a 2021 photo of Johnny Holland of the San Francisco 49ers NFL football team. This image reflects the 2021 active roster as of Monday, February 22, 2021 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Johnny Holland

Linebackers

College: Texas A&M University

Hometown: Bellville, TX

Experience: 35 years

Biography

Johnny Holland is in his sixth season with the 49ers and third as the team's linebackers coach. He previously served as the team's linebackers coach in 2017. Holland served as the 49ers run game specialist/outside linebackers coach from 2018-20.

Holland and the 49ers defense ranked third in the NFL in 2021, allowing 310.0 total yards per game. San Francisco also was sixth in the NFL, surrendering 206.5 passing yards per game. The Niners forced 22 fumbles on defense in 2021, the most in the NFL and the most in a single season by the 49ers since 1994.

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