Connor Embree enters his second season as an offensive quality control coach with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 after serving as a defensive assistant the previous two seasons.
In 2021, Embree worked primarily with the wide receivers group. WR Tyreek Hill recorded a career high 111 receptions for 1,239 yards en route to his sixth Pro Bowl nomination. WR Mecole Hardman ranked third on the team, recording career highs in catches (59) and yards (693).
In 2020, Embree primarily worked with the defensive backs who featured AP All-Pro S Tyrann Mathieu who led all safeties in the NFL with six interceptions and rookie CB L'Jarius Sneed who was named the top rookie CB in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.
In his first season with the Chiefs, Embree primarily worked with a linebacking group that accounted for 5.5 sacks and 275 tackles.
Before jumping to the professional ranks, he spent two seasons on Coach David Beaty's staff at the University of Kansas as a graduate assistant working with the offense and special teams.
He also spent time in the high school ranks as the offensive coordinator at Blue Valley West High School and as the wide receivers coach at Fairview High School.
Embree played halfback/flanker for the Kansas Jayhawks (2011-13). He also spent one season at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2010).
Education: University of Kansas (B.S. 2013).Born: Superior, Colorado. Family: Wife - Alex.