Founded in 2009 by Dustin Smith and Ty Detmer. Worked at West Georgia with three other current Flames coaches (defensive coordinator Scott Symons, defensive line coach Josh Aldridge and cornerbacks coach Rickey Hunley). Woodson, an ex-Ole Miss defensive back, also has the defensive pass game coordinator title at Florida State. Is the right-hand man for highly regarded Mississippi State coordinator Zach Arnett. Produced 48 all-conference players during his seven seasons as an offensive coordinator at West Georgia and West Alabama, including two All-American offensive linemen at West Georgia (Harley Vaughan and Austin Kastl). He landed one of the best wide receiver crops we've ever seen featuring three of the top five pass-catchers in the country in the eyes of 247Sports analysts. Promoted to defensive pass game coordinator earlier this year. He landed Dontae Manning all the way from Missouri, beating the likes of Georgia and Texas A&M, and went across the country to get Luke Hill from Washington D.C. Was hired as the replacement for Jon DeCoster, who now works for the Cleveland Browns. Has been the primary recruiter on five Virginia Tech 2022 commits, including four-star running back Ramon Brown and four-star cornerback Cam Johnson. One of the nation's best route runners, Robinson is a player the Irish hold in very high regard. Under Williams, USC allowed just 216.3 passing yards per game last season, its lowest number since 2013. Boston College defensive backs coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim Recent jobs: BC (2020-present), UMass defensive coordinator (2019), Maryland cornerbacks/defensive backs coach (2016-18), Alabama assistant director of player personnel/analyst (2014-15) Was promoted earlier this year to associate head coach. Will work with QBs in Statesboro. College Football: Ranking the top 25 head coaches FEATURE: More on 30Under30 nominee Josh Cochran, Caleb Collins, Baylor, Linebackers Coach (28). 1. Bowen, who worked with the Redhawks from 2013-16, worked in the Big Ten, ACC and SEC before making his way back. Has mentored a first- or second-team All-Big 12 selection each of his first three season with the Cyclones. 2. Dabo Swinney, 129-30 Clemson (2008-present) Swinney was Clemson's wide receivers coach when he was named interim head coach after Tommy Bowden resigned six games into the 2008 season. Gross-Armiento, who played at Wake Forest and then coached there before a one-year run at Georgia, is well connected in Florida and played a key role in the Aggies landing those like five-star d-lineman Shemar Stewart. College football rankings: 10 best wide receivers this season 10. Was a three-year starting QB at Tulsa and was the 2010 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year with Chad Morris as his coordinator. Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers/Tight Ends HV-NTP-41723 Hutchings was an impact recruiter for USC, helping to land those like Julien Simon and Raesjon Davis. Shaw arrived at Rutgers in 2021 as Director of Player Development. The head coaches receive the big salaries and the National Signing Day press conferences, but the heavy lifting on the recruiting trail is done by the position coaches. Holmon Wiggins, Alabama -- $475,000 12. Landed two four-star defensive backs in that 2021 class. The Fort NYC on Instagram: "Fort Coach Spotlight: Dwight Henville How Multiple sources have raved about DeLattiboudere when asked, with one coach whos worked with him calling him really special., Henry Fernandez, Texas, Senior Analyst (29). Point in case, there are coaches under 40 . 1 in the FCS. A former five-star recruit, Huggins stock is arguably just as high in his second career. After spending 2018 as assistant wide receivers coach at Texas, he played a major role in SMU's rise under Dykes, and became assistant head coach in 2021. Quarterback Elite (QBE) is one of the premier QB & WR development programs in the nation headquartered in Utah. Led Mercers 2018 special teams operation to four top-12 rankings in the FCS net punting (No. Ranking the top 10 returning college WRs | College Football | PFF Zach Barnett Mar 22, 2022 Volatility is a hazard of the coaching business. Chidera Uzo-Diribe, OLBs, Georgia: Moved to Georgia this offseason after serving as SMUs d-line coach in 2021. College Football Coaches in New Places for 2022 - The Game Haus Tee Martin - Baltimore Ravens Not only are the playoffs expanding, but the way teams will qualifying is also undergoing a makeover. Get open. Cochran also served in off-field roles at North Carolina (2020) and Baylor (2017-19). Ooooooooh is this wide receiver group going to be good. 12), pass efficiency defense (No. Mike Elko steps in as an experienced defensive coordinator, but he has never been a head coach. College football rankings: Top 15 coaches under 40 years old for 2023 Also was Indianas associate head coach last year. While Williams salary numbers arent public, a source told On3 that Williams is the highest-paid non-coordinator in the nation. As a player, Wright was an All-American defensive lineman at Texas and was one of the leaders of the Longhorns 2005 national championship team. One of the youngest coordinators in the country, Bailey joined Buffalo this offseason after spending the last three years at Texas A&M as a defensive assistant. Bohl has been at Wyoming since 2017 and was elevated to the full-time linebackers job in 2020 after serving in an interim capacity during the 2019 season. Received inquiries about at least a few Power 5 defensive line coach openings this offseason and turned down a job offer from a Big 12 program. Now his former protege, Arbuckle, will in part step into that role. Previously, Bowden worked with Freeman at Cincinnati. That carries a lot of weight to me., Jordy Joseph, Southern Miss, Running Backs Coach (29). He also spent time as a GA at both San Diego and Nevada. Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $550,000* 6. Patrick Toney, co-DC, Florida: Joined Billy Napier at Florida after working as Louisianas defensive coordinator the previous two seasons. One source said of Bowen: He was awesome. Ruzic has also made stops at Ole Miss, UT Chattanooga and Valdosta State. Look for him to be on the field sooner rather than later. View the job description, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. He was a defensive assistant for his home-state program in 2018. Dennis Simmons, Oklahoma -- $510,000+ 10. Todd Bates, Clemson defensive line coach: Clemson's defensive line haul is the one position group in the 2020 cycle that could mount an argument as matching that Buckeyes wide receiver group as it featured the 247Sports Composite's No. College Football Preseason Wide Receiver, Tight End Unit Rankings: CFN Robinsons 2020 defensive line helped the Aggies finish No. Clint Trickett, OC, Marshall: Was promoted from passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach to offensive coordinator. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. 2 nationally in total offense each of the past two seasons. Tyler Bowen, OC, Virginia Tech: Moved from tight ends coach with the Jaguars to OC with the Hokies.Bryan Ellis, OC, Georgia Southern: Was Western Kentuckys co-OC and WRs coach in 2021. Said one source of Ruzic: He should absolutely be on the list., Chad Savage, Colorado State, Wide Receivers Coach (28). Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $700,000 4. Under Merritt, James Madison running back Percy Agyei-Obese was a first-team all-conference selection each of the past two seasons. As a player, he was one of Maryland's top receivers of all-time with 90 catches for 1,301 yards, including a memorable 64-yard score in the 2002 Orange Bowl. At Alabama, he worked with players such as 2018 first-round NFL draft pick Daron Payne and 2019 first-round selection Quinnen Williams. The group also includes talented young players such as sophomore Jermaine Burton and promising freshman Adonai Mitchell, whom Hankton landed after he was initially committed to Ole Miss. The last two years Newsome worked as an offensive line GA, helping to lead a unit that won the 2021 Joe Moore Award, given to the top offensive line in college football. While there's certainly a conversation brewing between Saban and the next coach on this list, the Alabama leader gets the nod here for being the greatest college football coach of all time. He played at Mississippi State as a long snapper, became a student assistant and then returned to the program in 2018 as a special teams quality control coach. Made a big-time impression with people at LSU during his one season on the Tigers staff. Charlie Weis Jr, co-OC, Ole Miss: Rejoined Lane Kiffin after serving as South Floridas offensive coordinator the last two seasons. Every starter returns from last seasons secondary. That includes a 40-8 mark from 2015-18, the best four-year run in program history. Was part of helping Liberty go 10-1 in 2020. Williams coached Chris Steele to second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2020. 7 Qualities College Recruiters Want in a Wide Receiver He was on the field at EKU, helping to mentor a pair of all-conference DBs. Michael Hutchings, Western Kentucky, Outside Linebackers Coach (27), Hutchings might be in the eastern time zone, but hes widely considered one of the top rising coaches from the West Coast. Abdul-Rahim was contacted about a Power 5 defensive coordinator job and at least one SEC secondary coach opening this past cycle. Hicks, who committed to the Buckeyes in May. There's going to be quite a bit of Akron flavor on this list, and Bell has quickly gained a reputation in college football as an energetic recruiter and a fast-rising coach. Four-star defensive tackle Tre Williams out of Washington D.C. also goes on the resume, and Bates is largely responsible for Clemson reloading on the defensive line in a national championship manner. Bailey also worked closely with now Duke head coach Mike Elko while in College Station. Justin Stepp, South Carolina -- $460,000 13. Has been one of the lead recruiters on six of the Scarlet Knights 14 commitments, including the primary recruiter on three four-star pledges. Southern Miss two highest-graded players from last season, including occasional QB Frank Gore Jr., were running backs. Under Cains watch, Oklahoma outside linebacker Nik Bonitto broke out as a second-team All-American in 2020 and enters this season as one of the nations top defensive players. College football recruiting: Ranking the top 10 recruiters that hauled Derrick Nix, Ole Miss -- $450,000, * - Offensive coordinator + - Co-coordinator/passing game coordinator/assistant head coach/recruiting coordinator, PREVIOUS INSTALLMENTS:Offensive Line | Defensive Backs. He was a GA at Charlotte in 2020, where he worked with a trio of all-conference linemen. Interviewed for the Alabama running backs coach opening this past coaching cycle. And there are also many, many coaches in the FCS and beyond that are worthy of potential inclusion. Before his time at Hope, Ross spent three years at his alma mater, Michigan, as a GA. During that stretch Ross worked with linebackers, including future NFL players Devin Bush, Josh Uche, Khaleke Hudson and Jordan Glasgow. Joyner was SMUs defensive line coach from 2018 through last season. Marcus Davis, Georgia Southern, Wide Receivers Coach (28). Viewed as a rising star inside the Ohio State building and outside of it as well. Helped Houston go from No. Before arriving at Southern Miss, Joseph spent nine years at Tulane as a coach and a player. A former West Virginia and Florida A&M quarterback, he won the Doug Williams National Offensive Player of the Year award as a senior at Florida A&M in 1999. Bohl is the son of Wyoming head coach Craig Bohl. To put this list together, we gathered feedback from a combination of head coaches, coordinators, team officials, etc., around college football after asking them about position coaches whom they expect to be in line for bigger jobs this next coaching cycle or at some point in the near future. The Best College Football Coaches Right Now - Ranker Donte Williams, USC cornerbacks coach: Another highly-coveted assistant, in part because of his recruiting efforts, Williams was hired away from Oregon after signing day but his parting gift to Mario Cristobal was one of the best cornerback classes in the country. Has been Georgias pass game coordinator since 2019. Since he got on the field in 2019, Bohl has worked with a trio of NFL Draft picks (Logan Wilson, Cash Maluia and Chad Muma). FEATURE: More on 30Under30 nominee Grant Newsome, James Ross, Cincinnati, Outside Linebackers (28), Ross joined the Cincinnati coaching staff this offseason after a year at Hope College, where he served as linebackers coach. Lamb has quickly climbed the coaching ranks in the time since. 2024 NFL Draft Top 10 Wide Receivers, Early Version. Is a former Ohio State grad assistant (2013-15) who assisted with players such as current Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott. His current wide receiver corps includes two players who have developed into 2022 NFL Draft prospects. Ole Miss, LSU and SMU competed for his services after the season before he ultimately decided to join Lane Kiffins staff at Ole Miss. Shane Beamer is reportedly bringing a former Gamecock home to take over the defensive line. Paul Turner, Louisiana Tech, Safeties Coach (29), Turner played at Louisiana Tech from 2013-15 and then spent three years bouncing around in the NFL with the Eagles, Saints and Patriots. Scored a big early recruiting win at Auburn, playing a role in getting standout cornerback Roger McCreary to return for his senior season instead of leaving for the NFL. Mark Cala, Arkansas, Quality Control, Quarterbacks (29). Ranked as the sixth-best recruiter in the Pac-12 for the 2021 recruiting cycle. That includes 2020 Jim Thorpe Award winner Trevon Moehrig, who was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the second round of this years NFL draft. Was set to be FIUs offensive coordinator this season but decided to join Gus Malzahns staff at UCF. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $800,000* 3. Was a fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft and played seven seasons in the NFL. Has received NFL interest each of the past two years. Breaking news. Has coached multiple all-conference and future NFL running backs, including Miles Sanders at Penn State and Charles Sims and Wendell Smallwood at West Virginia. Joseph spent his last three years at Tulane as an offensive analyst, where he worked hand-in-hand with then-OC and now-Southern Miss head coach - Will Hall on the offensive game plan. Has helped Oklahoma go from last in the Big 12 in total defense in 2018 to second in 2019 and third in 2020. A former All-American Bowl participant and team captain at USC, Hutchings cut his teeth as a coach with the Trojans. The Aggies have a deep stable of off-field talent, and Gross-Armiento is a name creating plenty of buzz. Was UCFs quarterbacks coach last season after working as an analyst in 2019. In his first, he took Vallejo (Calif.) St. Patrick-St. Vincent to the playoffs in 2013 a year after the team finished 1-9. Cochran got his on-field start at Lindale High School in Texas (2015) and also was the o-line coach at East Texas Baptist (2016). Nick Saban met Gregory during his visit to Alabama last month, and the pair discussed his position. At Sam Houston State, one of Wrights linemen (P.J. A veteran Power 5 head coach mentioned Hankton as someone he sees as a potential Group of 5 head-coach candidate. And with the maturity of Quinn Ewers, he should have a huge year. A 2004 second-round pick of the Carolina Panthers. Kyler Cooper, TEs, SMU: Jumped to SMU with Rhett Lashlee from Miami where he served as a senior quality control analyst. Marshall Malchow, Chief of Staff, Oregon: Hired from Georgia, where he was Director of Player Personnel.Kirby Moore, OC, Fresno State: Promoted from pass game coordinator to offensive coordinator. Left after the season to take an analyst position at Oregon, then returned to the Ducks two years later to be the Ducks cornerbacks coach. 9 in 2019 (184.2). Hartline has quickly established himself one of the top recruiters in the game, and Wiggins coached DeVonta Smith to the Heisman Trophy and his entire unit to a national title. Best Coaches & Coordinators For Wide Receivers (2021 Fantasy Football Was contacted about an FBS special teams coordinator job this past cycle but opted to stay at James Madison. Hes at least part of the recruitment of pretty much everyone Texas recruits. 1), kick-return average (No. Since taking over the Ohio State wide receiver room ahead of the 2018 season, Hartline has turned the group into. An ex-Stanford and NFL defensive back who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. Hutchings had a brief stint at Oregon this offseason before Tyson Helton hired him to join his staff in Bowling Green. Chris Marve, DC, Virginia Tech: Jumped from run-game coordinator at Florida State to defensive coordinator with the Hokies. The feel in the coaching world is that Odom likely would be a top contender for the Oklahoma coordinator job if Alex Grinch leaves for a head-coaching opportunity. Collin Klein, OC, Kansas State: Promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Three potential candidates for Texas' WR coach - Longhorns Wire Under Gideon, Houston ranked No. Cala, who started his career in 2015 at his alma mater Puget Sound, has already interviewed for a FBS offensive coordinator job, per a source, and will be in the mix for others in the future. Before joining the Bearcats, Letton spent five seasons at his alma mater, Centre College, from 2015 to 2019. He's really smooth and fast, but he's really light. Healy has said before of West: I dont think theres a better defensive line coach in the country. Is one of the latest coaching stars to emerge from the tree of former. A UConn alumnus,. During that time he worked with six future NFL players, including a pair of drafted specialists. Also has worked and learned under Billy Napier at Louisiana, one of the nations top up-and-coming head coaches. Brian Hartline, Ohio State wide receivers coach: A young coach with NFL pedigree that's just getting going in the college game, Hartline looks like a rising star. 12). Who are the best young coaches in college football? Contributed to A&M improving from 29th nationally in total defense in 2019 to ninth in 2020. Dennis Johnson, Baylor defensive line coach: When you recruit well, you get opportunities. Joined Charles Huffs first Marshall staff after initially planning to return to UT-Martin as the programs co-coordinator and secondary coach. Fernando Lovo, Senior Associate AD, Texas: Was the Jacksonville Jaguars Chief of Staff before he returned to Texas to work in its administration. Mario Williams Where he plays: USC 2021 stats: 35 rec, 380 yards, 4 TD Williams was a reliable fixture for Oklahoma a year. In 2019, Pro Football Focus two highest-graded safeties were from Gonzales group Moehrig and ArDarius Washington. Was a reserve QB at Texas (2012-16) and played in 23 games as a snapper for field goals and extra points. 51 nationally in pass defense the year before his arrival (212.4 yards per game) to No. 10. Here are the new college football coaches in new places for 2022. This year we kept that number to just two repeats in an attempt to bring fresh blood to the list. Led a special teams unit that ranked second in the SEC in kick-return average (28.0). Here are the top-25 head coaches in college football ahead of the 2023 season. Collins, a Houston native, has quickly established himself as an impact recruiter in and around his hometown. Penn State football: James Franklin lands Dante Cephas, NCAA transfer

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