We just rank coaches from 1-65 using any criteria we choose to follow, and then we see the results. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $800,000*3. Charlie Fisher, Arizona State -- $400,000 9. Brian Hartline, Ohio State -- $600,000+ 7. Alvis Whitted, Wisconsin -- $400,00022. The move to UCF reconnected him with Gus Malzahn, who was his quarterback coach at Tulsa in 2008. 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. A note: We limited the list to coaches under 45 and did not include anyone who is already an offensive or defensive co-coordinator at the Power 5 level, which is why you wont see guys such as Glenn Schumann (Georgia), Jon Sumrall (Kentucky) or Brian Williams (Maryland) despite their names coming up several times during the information-gathering process. In fact, McMillan and Allen are the only two coaches in the program's history who can boast such win totals. JaMarcus Shepard, Washington -- $650,000+ 6. In the past three years, four A&M defensive linemen have been selected in the first four rounds of the NFL draft. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. The way hes been able to develop linemen at the FCS level and now at the Power 5 level speaks for itself.. Highest-Paid OC/QB Coaches: 1. Strange circumstances brought Martin and Malzahn together, but now the pair are united for a second time. Charges dropped against Georgia WR Rara Thomas, UCLA, Kelly agree to extension through 2027, Four Pac-12 programs renew contact with Big 12, NCAA committee approves new college football rules, Saban sounds off on proposed permanent opponents. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $675,000 5. We are now in Position 8 of 9 in our series examining the highest-paid position coaches in college football, and for just the second time we've found a position where the low end does not hit the $400,000 mark. Top 10 returning wide receivers in college football for the 2022 season. 9 in 2019 (184.2). Just as importantly if not more Army had lost a record 12 straight to eternal rival Navy before Monken arrived. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NCAA player performance data. Over the last two campaigns, Buffalo ranked fifth in EPA per rush in the FBS. Kodi Burns, Auburn -- $350,000 10. And we have a history of Saban turning around other programs. The future looks bright, as well, as they currently sit 24th on PFF's preseason ELO rankings. If this were 2013, when Mack Brown was hobbling to the end of his very successful stint as the head coach of Texas, theres no way he would be this high. Hall) was a three-time finalist for FCS Defensive Player of the Year. Brocks special teams unit at Bowling Green in 2017 ranked in the top 20 nationally in kick-return defense (No. Ja'Juan Seider, Penn State, Co-OC, running backs coach The South Florida native has been a candidate for a few Group of 5 jobs thanks to his reputation as a top position coach and one of the. While playing in eight games for Miami last season, he caught four passes for . Landed two four-star defensive backs in that 2021 class. A Texas graduate, he is married with three children and lives outside Fort Worth, Texas. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska -- $600,000+9. Joyner was SMUs defensive line coach from 2018 through last season. From 2016 to the present day, this is the No. For what it's worth, Gattis made $525,000 while coaching the Crimson Tide's wide receivers in 2018. Cortez Hankton, Georgia -- $550,000+ 6. As the Mustangs running backs coach, Samples has aided in the progression of players such as Ulysses Bentley and Tyler Lavine. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $600,000 2. For the final part of On3s three-part project on up-and-coming coaches, we take a look at rising-star position coaches as well as some highly regarded support staffers. Taylor coached current NFL star Christian McCaffrey at Stanford and now has 2020 All-ACC running back Kyren Williams at Notre Dame. 9), punt-return average (No. That . That includes a 40-8 mark from 2015-18, the best four-year run in program history. Yes, Alabama was already the college football program before Sabans arrival, but they were in a down period when they signed him. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $610,000+7. Has been contacted about at least a couple of coordinator opportunities the past few years. Under Brock in 2019, Washington State ranked first in the Pac-12 in field goal percentage (95.2) as well as second in punt-return average and kick-return defense. Texas A&M ranked No. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $800,000* 3. 1 for the 2022 recruiting cycle. Liberty also was 15th in the country in average time of possession (32:58). Ryan Day has since named him the Buckeyes' full-time wideouts coach, but his salary is not yet public. 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. 2016 New England Patriots (QB Coach/O-Cord) 14-2 Won Super Bowl 51 over ATL. Has been heavily pursued for college and NFL jobs in recent years. Kelly has won 72% of his games with the Golden Domers to go along with an incredible four-year run at Cincinnati that saw him win 34 of 40 games, three years at Central Michigan where he produced the school's first double-digit-win season since 1979 and a 118-52-2 mark with Grand Valley State that culminated in two Division II Championship titles. Shifted to wide receivers coach at USC in 2019 after spending 2018 as the Trojans tight ends coach. Played and learned under coaches such as Will Muschamp and Ted Roof and got his start in coaching as a graduate assistant under Roof at Penn State (2012) and Georgia Tech (2013-14). And thats what Clemson was: a good program left stranded in the shadow of some of their conference mates, far away from ever being a national power. Other college support staffers or NFL staffers who received votes: Stephen Adegoke (Michigan); Max Bullough (Alabama); Jamar Chaney (Mississippi State); Steve Cooper (Nebraska); Zachary Crabtree (Oklahoma State); Ty Darlington (Oklahoma); Jon DeCoster (Cleveland Browns); Ross Douglas (New England Patriots); Declan Doyle (New Orleans Saints); Will Johnson (Oklahoma); Conner McQueen (Oklahoma); Nick Perry (Atlanta Falcons); Ryan Osborn (Michigan); Effrem Reed (Michigan State); Ronnie Regula (Miami); Zac Robinson (Los Angeles Rams); Spencer Whipple (Arizona Cardinals); Nick Williams (Texas A&M). Serves as Oklahomas associate head coach of offense in addition to being the Sooners tight ends and H-backs coach. The Cyclones' last four defenses rank eighth, 11th, 14th and 17th in EPA allowed per play among the 40 team seasons in the Big 12 since 2017. Is the right-hand man for highly regarded Mississippi State coordinator Zach Arnett. Josh McDaniels Coaching Rsum. 4 in 2020 (398.5). Founded in 2009 by Dustin Smith and Ty Detmer. Was under consideration for the Marshall coaching job before the hire of Charles Huff. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $535,000 3. Has had six of his defensive backs selected during the past three NFL drafts, including Asante Samuel in the second round of the 2021 draft. They helped West Georgia advance to the Division II playoffs four times in five years. You can safely assume it'll be above $105,000, though. A protege of Texas A&M coordinator Mike Elko, Santucci was a grad assistant at Wake Forest under Elko (2014-15), an analyst under Elko at Notre Dame (2017) and Texas A&M (2018) and now is in his second season back with Elko as the Aggies linebackers coach. Woodson, an ex-Ole Miss defensive back, also has the defensive pass game coordinator title at Florida State. 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. Whittingham has won 67% of his games in his 17 years as head coach for a program that was invisible for most of its history. 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. On this list for a second time, Duggan coached two of the ACC's best linebackers during his debut season with Boston College. Some value accomplishments on the field above all else, while others may give greater weight to recruiting prowess or the possibility of future success. Their rushing efficiency stands out for a program like this theyre 14th in the Power Five in EPA per rush over the last three seasons, a mightily impressive figure. Fitzgerald has done a remarkable job in his 16 years at Northwestern, winning 57% of his games over that span. 12), pass efficiency defense (No. These power rankings are adjusted based on coach, quarterback and the market each season. Will be coaching star QB Dillon Gabriel, who has thrown for 7,223 yards and 61 touchdowns in his first two seasons with the Knights. Was a four-year starter at safety for Texas (2008-11) and a two-time captain. Yes, Alabama claimed 12 championships before Saban's arrival, but it was a program going through turmoil and probation before he took the reins. Steve Spurrier, Jr., Mississippi State -- $390,000+, -- Notable names missing: Ike Hilliard (Auburn), Keary Colbert (Florida), Jacob Peeler (Missouri), Fontel Mines (Virginia Tech), Brennan Marion (Texas), Taylor Stubblefield (Penn State), Adam Henry (Indiana), Garrick McGee (Purdue), Joel Filani (Washington State). Now hes revamped the Texas A&M program, going 26-10 in three seasons and coming off a 9-1 season with huge aspirations for a national title hunt in 2021. Was an all-conference defensive back in 2007 and 08 at Lambuth University, an NAIA school in Jackson, Tenn., playing for current Liberty coach Hugh Freeze. After a 9-4 2008 season, Bill Cubits Broncos fell to 22-27 over the next four years. Not a single Indiana coach won more than 50% of his games since Bo McMillins run between 1934 and 1947. He likely got more than that to leave for Miami. Has coached 11 All-American offensive linemen throughout his career. Is seen in the coaching world as someone who will be a coordinator in the near future. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. They ranked 108th in the FBS in EPA per play over 2014 and 2015. Before Ohio State, Bailey spent two years as a recruiting analyst at Notre Dame. Was hired to be Heupels running backs coach at UCF before then following Heupel to Tennessee as a senior analyst. 56 nationally in pass defense in 2019 (222.2 yards per game) to No. What Campbell has done is nothing short of remarkable. Since 2016, the Utes have been the best defense in the conference, posting a cumulative -0.149 EPA allowed per play in those five seasons. You could almost pick anybody on the Bears ' fall camp roster at the receiver position to team up with Goodley (5-foot-10, 220 pounds) and Baylor. Of course, he was wildly successful in the years before his Buffalo tenure. Was a four-year starter at quarterback for USF (1999-2002). We might forget that Urban Meyer served as Utah's head coach for only two seasons, and while he may have started the Utes down this track, Whittingham has sustained a level of success the school has never even come close to enjoying before. -- Gundy serves as Lincoln Riley's co-offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator in addition to coaching Oklahoma's inside receivers. In his first, he took Vallejo (Calif.) St. Patrick-St. Vincent to the playoffs in 2013 a year after the team finished 1-9. Napier has even bettered Hudspeths mark. 1. David Johnson, Tennessee -- $505,000 4. section: | slug: ranking-the-top-25-power-five-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2022-season | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | Under Merritt, James Madison running back Percy Agyei-Obese was a first-team all-conference selection each of the past two seasons. Was the lead recruiter for the Trojans on five-star 2022 cornerback Domani Jackson, who committed to USC in January. Finished his career with 344 catches, two 1,000-yard seasons and 14 career touchdowns. 2 out of ranking fatigue, but this is their rightful spot. Walter Camp, Yale (1888-92 . As always, salaries based on publicly-available information, primarily theUSA Todaycoaching salary database. He was Auburns recruiting coordinator in 2019 in addition to being the Tigers secondary coach. Billy Gonzales, Florida -- $632,000+ 5. As long as we're asking humans to complete this fundamentally thankless task, there's room at the table for people who really know ball. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. But, as we'll explain below, there are reasons for that. -- Nate Scheelhasse coaches Iowa State's running backs and wide receivers. It's unlikely we'll ever learn what he's making at The U, a private school, but we do know he was set to become college football's first $1 million wide receivers coach had he remained in Ann Arbor. Brennan Marion, Pitt WR coach. The Florida State dynasty of the late 1980s and 1990s produced 14 straight years where the team finished in the top five of the AP Poll under Bobby Bowden. 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. Returned to coaching in 2019 after two years working in the private sector. Running backs coaches coach six to eight players on the roster and, on a down-to-down basis, they're responsible for just one. Was contacted about an FBS special teams coordinator job this past cycle but opted to stay at James Madison. Darrin Chiaverini, Colorado -- $400,000 7. Has secured commitments from five four-star recruits in the past two recruiting classes, including top-100 2022 prospect Derrick Moore. 4 in NAIA in scoring, total offense and passing offense. 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). In the end, nearly everybody is angry. Turned down an NFL linebackers coach job and an SEC defensive run game coordinator opportunity this past cycle. 382 votes. Helped Rutgers tie for second in the Big Ten with 19 takeaways last season,almost double what the Scarlet Knights tallied in 2019 (10) despite playing four fewer games. Holtz won 76% of his games in South Bend. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. And this is precisely why Dabo could be seen as more successful than Saban the Clemson program is not an important program in college footballs history, unlike the Crimson Tide. Jerry Rice. Brantley came to play for the Hurricanes after being a 3-star recruit by 247 Sports out of Miami (Fla.) Northwestern. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 3 nationally in rush defense. Currently ranked among the nation's top 15 recruiters for the 2022 recruiting class. The Blazers also have been in the top 10 nationally in pass defense each of the past two seasons No. Is a former Sooners player (2000-01) and the younger brother of Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom. Jacob Peeler, Ole Miss -- $425,000 6. 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). Special teams coordinators, in theory, coach nearly every player on the roster, and they're responsible for all 11 players on the field at a given time. 2 overall player in the On3 2022 rankings. 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. 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. Well, volatility will always play a role in the process because our group of voters, consisting of writers from both CBS Sports and 247Sports, aren't given a set of guidelines to follow. Isaiah McDuffie (a sixth-round pick) ranked fifth nationally in. Also received interest for multiple NFL secondary coach openings. Syndication Montgomery By Seth Galina Jul 7, 2021 That's right, Day has . Riley was hired as the Sooners' offensive coordinator in 2015, and East Carolina fell to 65th in EPA per play while Oklahoma rose to ninth. 8 in 2019. Taylor, who was promoted to run game coordinator for Notre Dame last year, was looked at during the South Alabama and Buffalo coaching searches. Fisher quickly got the program back on track, though, winning 78% of his games and bringing home a National Championship. Was brought to Ohio State by former Buckeyes and current Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, who remains high on Bailey. 20). 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. 1 thus far for the 2022 class. In 2017, The Chanticleers ranked 71st in the FBS in EPA per play. Williams coached Chris Steele to second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2020. However, he fell to a combined 15-22 over his last three seasons, more in line with what Louisiana is as a program they had two seasons in their history above the 9-4 mark before Napier took the program in 2018. (Obviously, Gattis is also an offensive coordinator.) Ranked as a top-10 recruiter nationally for the 2019 class and currently is ranked as one of the top recruiters in the Big Ten for the 2022 class. Brian Hartline, Ohio State -- $600,000+7. One of the best WR in college football history is Torry Holt. Tettleton, a former record-setting quarterback at Ohio (2009-13) and the son of former major league catcher Mickey Tettleton, was hired as the Bobcats running backs coach in late July. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. Lonnie Galloway, North Carolina -- $440,000+19. Two of Simpsons cornerbacks were named second-team All-Conference USA last season (Brontae Harris and TD Marshall). Joker Phillips, NC State -- $415,000+21. 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. But Saban is still No. Healy has said before of West: I dont think theres a better defensive line coach in the country. To replace Hankton, Georgia recalled Bryan McClendon, a former Bulldog wide receiver and a former Bulldog running backs coach, to coach his old position at his alma mater. Under West, Alex Highsmith ranked in the top five nationally in sacks and tackles for loss in 2019. We must start with Franklin's time at Vanderbilt, where his 18-8 record in 2012 and 2013 is the best two-year mark since the 1920s. Marion is an expert in the "Go-Go . 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. Under Williams, USC allowed just 216.3 passing yards per game last season, its lowest number since 2013. It's a perfect process! We also shouldnt forget his sterling 60% win rate as head coach of Mississippi State, where he took over a program that had only gone 21-38 in the five previous years under Sylvester Croom. Has received interest for both college and NFL jobs in recent years, including from Notre Dame in 2019. Was an FCS All-American linebacker at Stony Brook as a player (2006-10) and was named to the Big South Conference All-Decade Team. Here's how the full list breaks down: 1. Was hired as the replacement for Jon DeCoster, who now works for the Cleveland Browns. A former record-setting wide receiver at Tulsa, where he set FBS records for single-season yards per catch (31.9) and career yards per catch (28.7). Big 12 Baylor: Antwan Goodley and Levi Norwood. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. Michigan replaced Gattis by moving Ron Bellamy from safeties to wide receivers. Already has worked in a few Power 5 conferences and has coordinator experience at the FCS level (Southern Utah). A 26-year-old who has quickly established himself as one of the premier recruiters and top young coaches in the nation. 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. Made a big-time impression with people at LSU during his one season on the Tigers staff. LSU paid Mickey Joseph $407,000 to coach its wide receivers in 2021. At Oregon in 2018, Williams cornerbacks group contributed to the Ducks posting 20 interceptions, which ranked second nationally. 11 in the AAC in total defense in 2018 (496.8 yards per game) and No. Had two all-conference defensive backs last year first-teamer Elijah Molden (who was picked by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of this years NFL draft) and second-team selection Trent McDuffie. It feels like a long time ago, but Notre Dame had fallen on hard times after the dominant Lou Holtz era that spanned the late 80s and early 90s. Freakin superstar was the feedback from one LSU staffer. Breaking news. Was looked at by Kentucky for its secondary coach opening this offseason. Contributed to A&M improving from 29th nationally in total defense in 2019 to ninth in 2020. -- Brian Hartline made $105,000 as Ohio State's interim wide receivers coach in 2018. Kentucky has been a hard team to win with, but Stoops has seemingly transformed them from bottom-feeders to a mid-table team with a chance to upset the apple cart and win the East every once in a while. As a player, Simpson was a starting cornerback at South Alabama in 2010 and 11, when current UAB coach Bill Clark was the Jaguars defensive coordinator. The program ranks sixth in the same metric in the five years since he became head coach. Has had a first-team All-Big Ten linebacker in each of his first two seasons at Ohio State Malik Harrison in 2019 and Pete Werner in 2020. Theyve won 21 games in 11 years. Former USC star wide receiver (2000-03) who left as the Trojans career leader in receptions. If you haven't yet checked out our ranking of Power Five coaches outside the top 25, you can catch up here. He rushed for 1,125 yards during the Fighting Irishs run to the College Football Playoff last season. Was promoted to associate head coach after last season. Rejoined Will Healy in 2019 after one season at Minnesota. From Yale's Walter Camp to Alabama's Nick Saban, here are eight whose innovations or achievements have significantly impacted the sport over the past 15 decades. Three of the coaches in last season's the top 25 lost their jobs following the 2021 season, including a top-10 coach in Dan Mullen and another who won a national title in 2019, Ed Orgeron. Saban landed at LSU in 2000 and awoke the sleeping Cajun giant, compiling a 48-15 record and a National Championship in five years. Florida State offensive line coach Alex Atkins, Recent jobs: FSU (2020-present), Charlotte offensive coordinator (2019), Tulane offensive line coach (2016-18), 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), Ohio State offensive quality control coach Keenan Bailey, Recent jobs: Ohio State quality control coach (2019-present), Ohio State offensive intern (2016-18), Houston running backs coach Marquel Blackwell, Recent jobs: Houston running backs coach (2020-present), Houston co-coordinator/quarterbacks coach (2019), West Virginia running backs coach (2018), Toledo running backs coach (2016-17), Marshall cornerbacks coach Dominique Bowman, Recent jobs: Marshall (2021), Austin Peay co-coordinator/secondary coach (2019-20), UT-Martin secondary coach/assistant head coach (2017-18), Mississippi State special teams coordinator/outside linebackers coach Matt Brock, Recent jobs: Mississippi State (2020-present), Washington State special teams coordinator/outside linebackers coach (2018-19), Bowling Green special teams/linebackers coach (2016-17), Texas Tech inside linebackers coach (2014-15), Recent jobs: Rutgers (2020-present), Temple co-coordinator/cornerbacks coach (2019), Baylor assistant head coach/cornerbacks coach (2017-18), Temple associate head coach/secondary coach (2016), James Madison special teams coordinator/tight ends coach Grant Cain, Recent jobs: James Madison (2019-present), Mercer special teams coordinator/inside linebackers coach (2013-18), Oklahoma outside linebackers/defensive ends coach Jamar Cain, Recent jobs: Oklahoma (2020-present), Arizona State defensive line coach (2019), Fresno State defensive line coach (2017-18), North Dakota State defensive ends coach (2014-16), Recent jobs: Oregon (2020-present), Minnesota cornerbacks coach (2019), Oregon defensive analyst (2018), Southern Utah defensive coordinator (2016-17), Vanderbilt defensive quality control coach (2013-15), Recent jobs: USC (2018-present), USC quality control assistant (2016-17), Alabama analyst (2014-15), Recent jobs: Army (2019-present), Kansas Wesleyan head coach (2014-18), St. Ambrose University offensive coordinator (2012-13), Recent jobs: Auburn (2021), Houston cornerbacks coach (2019-20), Louisiana cornerbacks coach (2018), Western Carolina outside linebackers coach (2016-17), Oklahoma tight ends/H-backs coach Joe Jon Finley, Recent jobs: Oklahoma (2021), Ole Miss tight ends coach/pass game coordinator (2020), Texas A&M tight ends coach (2019), Missouri tight ends coach (2016-18), Recent jobs: Texas (2021), Ole Miss special teams coordinator (2020), Houston special teams coordinator/nickel backs coach (2019), Georgia State cornerbacks coach (2018), Western Carolina secondary coach/defensive pass game coordinator (2016-17), Recent jobs: TCU safeties coach (2018-present), TCU cornerbacks coach (2015-17), TCU defensive graduate assistant (2012-14), Recent jobs: Liberty (2019-present), West Georgia offensive coordinator (2014-18), West Alabama offensive coordinator/offensive line coach (2008-13), Recent jobs: Tennessee (2021), UCF quarterbacks coach (2020), UCF offensive analyst (2019), Missouri analyst (2016), Georgia wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton, Recent jobs: Georgia (2018-present), Vanderbilt wide receivers coach (2015-17), Dartmouth wide receivers coach (2012-14), UCF co-offensive coordinator/running backs coach Tim Harris, Recent jobs: UCF (2021), FIU running backs coach (2015-20), Recent jobs: Washington secondary coach (2020-present), Washington assistant defensive backs coach (2018-19), San Jose State secondary coach (2016-17), Dixie State secondary coach (2015), Recent jobs: Michigan (2021), Indiana running backs coach (2017-20), Syracuse running backs coach (2016), Western Michigan running backs coach (2014-15), Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline, Recent jobs: Ohio State wide receivers coach (2018-present), Ohio State graduate assistant (2017), Louisiana Tech inside wide receivers coach Trey Holtz, Recent jobs: Louisiana Tech (2020-present), Ohio State graduate assistant (2017-19), Indianapolis Colts offensive quality control coach Jerrod Johnson, Recent jobs: Colts (2019-present), Houston St. Thomas High offensive coordinator (2017-18), UCF co-coordinator/quarterbacks coach G.J. Alabama interviewed Powledge this past cycle. Ranking the 20 best head coaches in college football Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian against Arkansas at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday October 26, 2019. Was one of the lead recruiters on nine BC signees, including four-star cornerback Clinton Burton. Posted 130 catches in six NFL seasons, including 47 catches for 754 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie. The Chanticleers head coach goes into this season looking for a shot at back-to-back Sun Belt titles.