Connor Embree

{{Infobox NFL biography |name=Connor Embree |current_team = |position = | career_position =hb | career_number = |birth_place = Superior, Colorado, U.S. |high_school = Blue Valley West (Overland Park, Kansas) |college = UNLV (2010) Kansas (2011–2013) |pastcoaching= *Blue Valley West HS (KS) (2014) Offensive coordinator *Kansas (2015–2016) Graduate assistant *Fairview HS (CO) (2017) Wide receivers coach *Kansas City Chiefs ({{nfly|2019}}–{{nfly|2020}}) Defensive assistant *Kansas City Chiefs ({{nfly|2021}}–{{nfly|2022}}) Offensive quality control coach *Kansas City Chiefs ({{nfly|2023|2025}}) Wide receivers coach |highlights = '''As coach:''' * 3× Super Bowl champion (LIV, LVII, LVIII) }}

'''Connor Embree''' is an American football coach and former player who was most recently the wide receivers coach for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UNLV and Kansas.

== College career == Embree was a four-year letterman as a halfback and a flanker after playing as a quarterback and free safety in high school. He played at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010 during his true freshman season, but was ultimately redshirted. He transferred to the University of Kansas where he played from 2011 to 2013. He sat out during his redshirt freshman season in 2011 due to transfer rules. He did not see any game action in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2013 |title=Connor Embree |url=https://kuathletics.com/roster/connor-embree/ |website=Kansas Jayhawks}}</ref> He played in 10 games during the 2013 season where he made 16 punt returns for 182 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Connor Embree College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/connor-embree-1.html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Sports Reference}}</ref>

== Coaching career == === Blue Valley West High School (Kansas) === Embree began his coaching career in 2014 at his alma mater, Blue Valley West High School where he was hired as their offensive coordinator.<ref name="reid">{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Ricko |date=June 4, 2023 |title=Chiefs coach Connor Embree embraces Andy Reid's high standards |url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2023/6/4/23747876/chiefs-wide-receivers-coach-connor-embree-embraces-andy-reids-standards |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Arrowhead Pride}}</ref>

=== Kansas === Embree was hired as a graduate assistant at the University of Kansas, his alma mater. He worked as a graduate assistant from 2015 to 2016, working with the offense and special teams.<ref name="reid" />

=== Fairview High School (Colorado) === Embree was hired as a wide receivers coach at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado in 2017.<ref name="reid" />

=== Kansas City Chiefs === Embree was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 as a defensive assistant. He primarily worked with a linebacking group that accounted for 5.5 sacks and 275 tackles.<ref name="kan">{{Cite web |title=Connor Embree |url=https://www.chiefs.com/team/coaches-roster/connor-embree |website=Kansas City Chiefs}}</ref> He also won his first Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in Super Bowl LIV.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 2nd, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202002020kan.htm |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2020, he primarily worked with the defensive backs, including Tyrann Mathieu, who led all safeties in the NFL with six interceptions, and rookie, L'Jarius Sneed, who started six games and snagged three interceptions, 2.0 sacks, and seven defended passes.<ref name="kan" />

Embree was elevated in 2021 as an offensive quality control coach.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 18, 2021 |title=Changes to Chiefs coaching staff could reap big rewards |url=https://www.ky3.com/2021/08/18/changes-chiefs-coaching-staff-could-reap-big-rewards/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=KY3|agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He primarily worked with the wide receivers including, Tyreek Hill, who made a career-high 111 receptions for 1,239 yards leading to his sixth Pro Bowl nomination and Mecole Hardman, who ranked third on the team, recording career-high records of 59 catches and 693 yards.<ref name="kan" /> In 2022, he assisted on an offense that led the league with 5,250 receiving yards, 49 receptions and 29.2 points per game. He helped develop a new group of veteran receivers that accounted for over 20% of the Chiefs's receiving touchdowns.<ref name="kan" /> He also won his second Super Bowl when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202302120phi.htm |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

On March 17, 2023, Embree was elevated as the wide receivers coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Green |first=PJ |date=March 17, 2023 |title=Kansas City Chiefs hire Andy Reid's son to coaching staff |url=https://www.ksn.com/sports/chiefs/kansas-city-chiefs-hire-andy-reids-son-in-2023-coaching-staff-changes/?ipid=promo-link-block1 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=KSN3}}</ref> He also won his third Super Bowl when the Chiefs again defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in Super Bowl LVIII.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LVIII - San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 11th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202402110kan.htm |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

On January 7, 2026, Embree was fired by the Chiefs after seven seasons with the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=2026-01-08 |title=Report: Chiefs fire WRs coach Connor Embree |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-chiefs-fire-wrs-coach-connor-embree |access-date=2026-01-08 |website=NBC Sports |language=}}</ref>

== Personal life == Embree is the son of former Colorado head coach, Jon Embree and grandson of former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, John Embree. He is also the brother of former UCLA wide receiver, Taylor Embree.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paige |first=Woody |date=December 2, 2010 |title=Paige: Buffaloes choosing Embree is a family matter |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2010/12/02/paige-buffaloes-choosing-embree-is-a-family-matter/ |access-date=February 8, 2024 |website=The Denver Post}}</ref>

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== External links == *[https://kuathletics.com/roster/connor-embree/ Kansas Jayhawks player bio]

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