The Blazers also have been in the top 10 nationally in pass defense each of the past two seasons No. Under Harris, FIU running back DVonte Price developed into one of the nations most productive running backs last season (116.2 yards per game) and a potential early-round 2022 NFL Draft pick. 1), kick-return average (No. College football rankings: Top 15 coaches under 40 years old for 2023 After serving as a little-used backup in 2019, Bentley broke out in his first season under Samples and led the AAC with 913 rushing yards in 2020. Since taking over the Ohio State wide receiver room ahead of the 2018 season, Hartline has turned the group into. Notre Dame Coaches On The Road - May 1st - Sports Illustrated Under Halzle, UCF QB Dillon Gabriel led the nation in passing yards per game (357.0) last season. Charlotte head coach Will Healy called Chadwicks promotion a no-brainer this offseason. He was Auburns recruiting coordinator in 2019 in addition to being the Tigers secondary coach. Within a four-day period in July, he landed two of the top-ranked recruits in SMU program history five-star wide receiver Jordan Hudson and four-star safety Chace Biddle. Theres also those on the recruiting front operations that are only growing in size and importance to consider. Wright, who was promoted to co-coordinator this offseason, previously led the way as the Roadrunners broke multiple school records during his first season at UTSA in 2019. Josh Gattis, Michigan -- $900,000* 2. 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. Was a four-year starter at safety for Auburn and a captain on the Tigers 2010 national championship team. His rsum includes a successful run as an FCS coach, time as an FBS offensive coordinator and now SEC experience with a coach known for putting up big offensive numbers. He's so talented. Former USC star wide receiver (2000-03) who left as the Trojans career leader in receptions. 3 Virginia Lavine, a former walk-on, added 310 rushing yards. Shifted to wide receivers coach at USC in 2019 after spending 2018 as the Trojans tight ends coach. 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. That came after Powledges 2019 return man at Louisiana (Raymond Calais) earned first-team all-conference honors and led the Sun Belt in kick-return average. Xavier Worthy, Texas. College Football's Top 25 Wide Receiver Corps for 2022 2 ranking nationally from USA Today and was a finalist for U.S. Army All-American National Coach of the Year. Harris turned down overtures from both Temple and the LA Rams this offseason to remain at Texas. Tee Martin is in his second season as the Ravens' wide receivers coach after spending 15 years coaching primarily in the collegiate ranks. 2. Elijah Robinson, Texas A&M -- $867,000+ 4. Elijah Robinson, Texas A&M defensive line coach: Robinson gets most of the credit for one of national signing day's biggest wins when he beat Nick Saban and Alabama for McKinnley Jackson out of Mississippi. Boston College coach says Zay Flowers impressed NFL coaches by not Was also on the radar as a possibility for multiple other teams with secondary coach openings, including LSU as the Tigers explored potentially hiring a safeties coach. It's the type of stuff that movies are . 11 in the AAC in total defense in 2018 (496.8 yards per game) and No. A former all-conference offensive lineman at Georgia Southern, Kwons coaching career has taken him from Akron (GA, 2017) to Alabama (GA, 2018-20 ) to Arkansas State. 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. Ben Arbuckle, Western Kentucky, co-Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks (26), Another 20-something offensive coordinator at Western Kentucky? In between his stints at Mississippi State, Tucker worked at Valdosta State and The Citadel in off-field roles with the defense. Also was Indianas associate head coach last year. At Sam Houston State, one of Wrights linemen (P.J. In July, he secured a commitment from four-star 2022 running back Nicholas Singleton, while also teaming with offensive line coach Phil Trautwein to land five-star 2023 offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier. Boutte is an immensely talented receiver, but he is a diva, simply put. Billy Gonzales, Florida -- $632,000+ 5. Turned down an NFL linebackers coach job and an SEC defensive run game coordinator opportunity this past cycle. The Bulldogs were the only SEC team with multiple 50-plus-yard kick returns. Interviewed for the job as the Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks coach before the Eagles hired Florida offensive coordinator Brian Johnson. You have to get open. Jul 6, 2021 Replying to @hunterhicks1 Recruiting factor. Chris Beatty, Los Angeles Chargers 1. Was contacted about an FBS special teams coordinator job this past cycle but opted to stay at James Madison. Was set to be FIUs offensive coordinator this season but decided to join Gus Malzahns staff at UCF. That came after East Carolina broke multiple records in 2018 with Wright, including the AAC record for tackles for loss in a game (15) and the conference record for tackles for loss in a season (105). Rushing was contacted about several jobs this past cycle, including Alabama and Georgia, but decided to remain with A&M. Bailey also served as co-DC at Richmond High School (2017) and was a defensive GA at Tulane (2016). Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $550,000* 6. Was hired to be Heupels running backs coach at UCF before then following Heupel to Tennessee as a senior analyst. Get open. Holmon Wiggins, Alabama -- $475,000 12. 1 in the FCS. It's important to remember that once someone has been selected as a 30Under30 member, they're always a part of the 30Under30 club. 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. Jacob LaFrance, Director of Player Personnel, Florida: Jumped from Louisiana to take the same role with the Gators. Samples was set to join Dykes at TCU but . 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). Posted 130 catches in six NFL seasons, including 47 catches for 754 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie. Robinsons 2020 defensive line helped the Aggies finish No. Stick your foot in the ground, change direction. During his oneyear as the Tornadoes coach, Harris led the team to a 14-0 record, a state title, a No. The headliners are preseason All-Americans Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave, who has evolved from a three-star recruit into a first-round 2022 draft prospect under Hartlines coaching. 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. 1 Brian Hartline is one of the best position coaches in college football. JACOB COWING, ARIZONA WILDCATS There are only two FBS wide receivers returning this season who earned an elite PFF grade above 90.0 in 2021: Smith-Njigba and Cowing. Zach Kittley, OC, Texas Tech: Kittley returned to his alma mater to be the programs OC after a record-setting stint at Western Kentucky in the same role. 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). But its actually his third job on the field since graduating from Bryant. He also spent time as a GA at both San Diego and Nevada. Also coached an all-conference tight end during that 2018 season (Dylan Stapleton). Now his former protege, Arbuckle, will in part step into that role. Collins was elevated to an on-field linebacker role last November after McGuire left Waco for Texas Tech. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Said one source of Ruzic: He should absolutely be on the list., Chad Savage, Colorado State, Wide Receivers Coach (28). DJ Mangas, hired earlier this year as passing game coordinator with wide receivers oversight, signed a 2-year deal at $400,000 per year, and assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Mickey Joseph signed a 2-year deal last year at $407,000 a year. The Sooners pay Cale Gundy and Dennis Simmons a combined $1.09 million and, in addition to co-coordinator Bill Bedenbaugh and play-caller Lincoln Riley, Gundy is a co-coordinator and Simmons the passing game coordinator and assistant head coach. Wide receivers coaches are often responsible for three to four players on the field at a given time and are also expected to be volume recruiters. Cochran joined the Texas Tech staff this offseason after spending two years at Austin Peay as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Was the lead recruiter on five-star 2022 linebacker C.J. Ranked as one of the top recruiters in the Big 12 for the 2021 recruiting class. Abdul-Rahim was contacted about a Power 5 defensive coordinator job and at least one SEC secondary coach opening this past cycle. Has worked with coaches such as Syracuse coach Dino Babers, Orange offensive coordinator Sterlin Gilbert and Kent State coach Sean Lewis. Is back at Ohio State after starring for the Buckeyes as a wide receiver (2005-08). Turned down NFL job opportunities this past coaching cycle. Andre Coleman, Texas -- $450,000 13. Behind Greggs line, the Flames ran for a school-record 2,776 yards in 2020 and ranked No. Ruzic arrived at Auburn earlier this offseason after a year at North Carolina as the programs Assistant Director of Player Personnel. Savon Huggins, Boston College, Running Backs Coach (29). His technique is really sound." Defensive backs coach 2: "I'm a little fearful . Was looked at by Kentucky for its secondary coach opening this offseason. 9 nationally in rushing offense (252.2 yards per game). Is assisting with Ohio States quarterbacks after previously working with Brian Hartline and the Buckeyes wide receivers unit. College Football: Ranking the top 10 returning WRs in 2021 and a - PFF Shaw was elevated on the field this offseason. TEMPE, Ariz. - On this day, and every day, Kenny Dillingham is living his best life, the 33-year-old head football coach at his alma mater, and in his hometown. Has helped Oklahoma go from last in the Big 12 in total defense in 2018 to second in 2019 and third in 2020. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. An ex-NFL defensive back who spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2005 and 06. It wasnt too long ago that Harris was LSUs starting quarterback. Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a projected first-round draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and NFL positional coaches had both their praises and questions about his game. 1 nationally in blocked kicks (six) and blocked punts (five) in 2019. ACC Duke: Mike Elko David Cutcliffe had a good run at Duke, but it was time for him to move on. At Oregon in 2018, Williams cornerbacks group contributed to the Ducks posting 20 interceptions, which ranked second nationally. 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. Kelsey is in his first season an offensive analyst at Tennessee after a year as the wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator at Gardner-Webb. Bryant Gross-Armiento, Texas A&M, Analyst (28). Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $800,000* 3. Smith, who filled in as the Hokies defensive play-caller during a 45-24 win over NC State, was promoted to defensive pass game coordinator earlier this year. Alabama and Georgia each had 10 players drafted, but one SEC super power's class was more impressive than the other's. Larry Johnson, Ohio State -- $1.13 million+ 2. You bet. A fast-rising coach out West, Savage was the Mountain West Recruiter of the Year for the 2022 cycle in only a brief time at Colorado State. Collin Klein, OC, Kansas State: Promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Arbuckle worked with Kittley at Houston Baptist for two seasons (2018-19) and joined him at Western Kentucky last year as a quality control coach who primarily worked with quarterbacks. In this sixth iteration of the list, its tougher than ever to whittle things down to just 30 college staffers. 5. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. George Pickens, who suffered a torn ACL during the spring, is viewed in the NFL scouting world as a potential Day 2 pick. Was promoted to associate head coach after last season. 2 in the SEC in pass defense in its first season under Rushing and should be even better this fall. Founded in 2009 by Dustin Smith and Ty Detmer. A former five-star recruit, Huggins stock is arguably just as high in his second career. While players like Stacy Coley, Tommy Streeter, and Daryl Jones drag the average down, Miami receivers have produced an average of 3,490 yards in their NFL careers. Landed two four-star defensive backs in that 2021 class. 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. Was a four-year starter at quarterback at Illinois (2010-13) and ranks seventh in Big Ten history in career total yardage (10,634 yards). 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. One source described Bergeron as Billy Napiers right-hand man for offense during his tenure in Lafayette. In fact, he was on the Gophers team in 2019 that won 11 games for the first time in more than a century. Mario Williams Where he plays: USC 2021 stats: 35 rec, 380 yards, 4 TD Williams was a reliable fixture for Oklahoma a year. As coordinator at Division II Albany (Ga.) State in 2017, his unit held opponents to an average of 287 yards per game. 2024 NFL Draft Top 10 Wide Receivers, Early Version. None of the 10 receivers remain from last season. according to the 247Sports Recruiter Rankings, Michigan State QB Payton Thorne enters portal, Deion 'ashamed' of NFL teams for lack of HBCU picks, Wave of Colorado players hit transfer portal, 2023 NFL Draft: SEC leads for 17th straight year, Vaughn aims to be latest breakthrough 'undersized' RB, Eagles spark Georgia reunion in NFL Draft. College football rankings: 10 best wide receivers this season 10. 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. 8 in 2019. FEATURE: More on 30Under30 nominee Andy Kwon, Taylor Lamb, Virginia, Quarterbacks Coach (28). Was brought to Ohio State by former Buckeyes and current Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, who remains high on Bailey. Regarded as one of the best kickoff-return and special teams coaches in the country. In 2019, Pro Football Focus two highest-graded safeties were from Gonzales group Moehrig and ArDarius Washington. Worked under current Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule at Baylor and Temple. -- Ed Orgeron's investment in the wide receiver position is interesting. Finished his career with 344 catches, two 1,000-yard seasons and 14 career touchdowns. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $580,000+ 6. Made a big-time impression with people at LSU during his one season on the Tigers staff. Was his fathers offensive coordinator at Miami Booker T. Washington from 2009-13 and then served as the teams coach in 2014 before being hired at FIU. 127 likes, 11 comments - The Fort NYC (@thefortnyc) on Instagram: "Fort Coach Spotlight: Dwight Henville How did you start your personal fitness journey?