# Kyle Shanahan's college tattoo story

> 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reveals why he got a college tattoo after Chris Simms.
- Title: Kyle Shanahan's college tattoo story · California Post
- Summary: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reveals why he got a college tattoo after Chris Simms.
- Keywords: kyle shanahan, chris simms, 49ers, tattoo, college, nfl, California Post
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/sports/49ers-coach-kyle-shanahan-tells-story-behind-his-weird-college-tattoo
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:40:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyle shanahan, chris simms, 49ers, tattoo, college, nfl, news, entertainment
## Kyle Shanahan's tattoo story
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan got a college tattoo matching his friend Chris Simms.

> That’s the worst thing ever because I didn’t want a tattoo ever
## Why he got the tattoo
Shanahan promised to get a tattoo if Chris Simms did, and he did.

> I’m like, 'Yeah, I’ll get one if Chris gets one.' I’m thinking he wouldn’t get one
## Tattoo story continues
Shanahan and Simms remain in football as team personnel decades later.

> We had three friends in our group who were tatted up everywhere
## Key takeaway

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan got a matching tattoo with Chris Simms after he promised to get one if Simms did.