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. That kind of turnover played a role in the shakeups all over our list of 65 coaches, and this year we have six coaches cracking the top 25 for the first time. The Rockets lurched back to 5-5-1 the year after under Gary Pinkel. Has played a large role in setting up Texas A&M to have one of the best defenses in the country this season. Was the lead recruiter for the Trojans on five-star 2022 cornerback Domani Jackson, who committed to USC in January. Saban landed at LSU in 2000 and awoke the sleeping Cajun giant, compiling a 48-15 record and a National Championship in five years. Ranked as the No. 1. Samples, a former Oklahoma State and Houston wide receiver, currently is ranked among the top-15 recruiters in the country for the 2022 class. 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. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Mickey Joseph, Nebraska -- $600,000+9. After a 9-4 2008 season, Bill Cubits Broncos fell to 22-27 over the next four years. Hankton netted a $300,000 raise to become the highest-paid wide receivers coach in the industry. Flecks first team went 1-11, a three-loss decrease from the previous year, but he ultimately turned the boat around and went 8-5 the next two seasons before the incredible 13-1 season of 2016, where the team only lost in the Cotton Bowl to Wisconsin. (Running backs being the other.) Led a special teams unit that ranked second in the SEC in kick-return average (28.0). (Obviously, Gattis is also an offensive coordinator.) If the QBs they coach perform at an elite level, though, all three will be on the fast track to coordinator gigs and rocket up future editions of this list. One is five-star cornerback Travis Hunter, rated as the nations No. The future looks bright, as well, as they currently sit 24th on PFF's preseason ELO rankings. A 3-4 season in the Covid-shortened 2020 campaign put a slight damper on Fleck's progress, so 2021 is a big year for him. 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. Has been one of the lead recruiters on 10 four-star players that the Gators have landed the past three years. 2 out of ranking fatigue, but this is their rightful spot. Brocks special teams unit at Bowling Green in 2017 ranked in the top 20 nationally in kick-return defense (No. -- Coordinators (or co-coordinators) not included in this list (because they're coordinators or co-coordinators): Clemson's Jeff Scott ($1 million), Michigan's Josh Gattis ($900,000), Nebraska's Troy Walters ($700,000), South Carolina's Bryan McClendon ($675,000), Mississippi State's Luke Getsy ($600,000), Florida's Billy Gonzales ($577,000) and NC State's George McDonald ($368,000). Is assisting with Ohio States quarterbacks after previously working with Brian Hartline and the Buckeyes wide receivers unit. When Ed Orgeron was fired and the staff was changed over, LSU paid a premium to pluck Cortez Hankton, still buzzed from the championship champagne, away from Georgia. Led Mercers 2018 special teams operation to four top-12 rankings in the FCS net punting (No. 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). Yes, Alabama claimed 12 championships before Saban's arrival, but it was a program going through turmoil and probation before he took the reins. Boston College is expected to hire former Iowa State head coach Paul Rhoads, sources told FootballScoop on Friday. The Western Michigan program was trending way down when Fleck took over the program in 2013. Was set to be FIUs offensive coordinator this season but decided to join Gus Malzahns staff at UCF. 56 nationally in pass defense in 2019 (222.2 yards per game) to No. His 2020 Ole Miss special teams unit ranked 17th nationally in kick-return defense and 23rd in kick-return average. Teams: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils football, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $675,000 5. Of course, he was wildly successful in the years before his Buffalo tenure. 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. Texas A&M ranked No. The wide receiver position at Miami has been a loaded spot for the 'Canes since Eddie Brown signed with The U out of Miami Senior High School . Was Greg Schianos first hire for his Rutgers staff. In fact, it is a historically bad football program. Turned down a job offer from Michigan this offseason. Some value accomplishments on the field above all else, while others may give greater weight to recruiting prowess or the possibility of future success. Was under consideration for the Marshall coaching job before the hire of Charles Huff. 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. Under Williams, USC allowed just 216.3 passing yards per game last season, its lowest number since 2013. 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. Yes, Alabama was already the college football program before Sabans arrival, but they were in a down period when they signed him. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $800,000* 3. Has mentored a first- or second-team All-Big 12 selection each of his first three season with the Cyclones. Its a future that Dawg fans can only dream of because Smart is still only a one-time SEC champion and zero-time national champion. Interviewed for the Boston College coaching job two years ago and turned down the Tennessee coordinator job this past cycle. Holt was a great receiver for the Wolfpack. 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. Cale Gundy, Oklahoma -- $610,000+7. 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. Also has worked and learned under Billy Napier at Louisiana, one of the nations top up-and-coming head coaches. Also was Indianas associate head coach last year. Has coached so well since arriving at West Point in 2014, he has passed 2 other . 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. Jerry Rice. After an incredible 2000s period that saw Texas win two Big 12 titles and a National Championship, a malaise set in and the wins dried up. Turned down a Power 5 offensive coordinator job this past coaching cycle to continue to learn under Seminoles coach Mike Norvell. He is repeatedly hitting home runs on the recruiting front and is breeding high-upside players into elite-level route-runners. After moving from the Mountain West to the Pac-12 and starting 18-19 over the first three years, the Utes now have won at least nine games in five of the last six seasons, not including the shortened 2020 season. Has received interest for both college and NFL jobs in recent years, including from Notre Dame in 2019. Williams coached Chris Steele to second-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2020. Bud Wilkinson. Has coached four top-10 kickoff-return units in his career. Was contacted by Boise State about a job with a bigger title this past coaching cycle. 14) and interceptions (No. Staggs had been set to join the Western Kentucky staff as an assistant coach. Was part of helping Liberty go 10-1 in 2020. Junior Adams, Oregon -- $575,000+9. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $410,000 7. FSU has gone 14-20 in that period. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Regarded as one of the best recruiters in the country. Two of Simpsons cornerbacks were named second-team All-Conference USA last season (Brontae Harris and TD Marshall). The program had won at least nine games in seven of eight seasons from 2007 to 2014 but had fallen by the end of the Tuberville years. Is the eldest son of Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz, who also has been a head coach at UConn (1994-98), East Carolina (2005-09) and USF (2010-12). As a new season approaches, let's take a moment to compare Saban's accomplishments -- and those of other active coaches -- to the best of college football's modern times. An ex-Stanford and NFL defensive back who won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts in 2006. Produced a first-team All-AAC selection in his first season at Memphis (OBryan Goodson). Despite having to use different offensive line configurations in six of FSUs nine games last season, Atkins group paved the way for the Seminoles to post their highest rushing average since 2016 (199.9 yards per game). 13 nationally and No. In his first, he took Vallejo (Calif.) St. Patrick-St. Vincent to the playoffs in 2013 a year after the team finished 1-9. Regarded as one of the best kickoff-return and special teams coaches in the country. Aided by Gonzales and his group, TCU has finished No. At Oregon in 2018, Williams cornerbacks group contributed to the Ducks posting 20 interceptions, which ranked second nationally. 1 in Conference USA in sacks and tackles for loss last season. Was promoted earlier this year to associate head coach. Addison is a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award given to the top wide receiver in the country. Hes helped an offense that ranked 108th in the FBS in EPA per play over the last two Fedora years to a ninth-place finish over the past two seasons. The opportunity to win games was the biggest factor here. These college football head coach rankings are a shoutout to the underdog and the unwanted, a chance to recognize those who might not be in the national spotlight but deserve their moment for clawing their programs up from the depths and steering it toward a new, compelling future. Joyner was SMUs defensive line coach from 2018 through last season. After the championship-winning year of 2013, the FSU offenses that ranked 38th nationwide in EPA per play under his watch dropped down to 107th in the three years since he left. They helped West Georgia advance to the Division II playoffs four times in five years. It's a perfect process! He'll earn $250,000 in 2022, per the 2-year deal he signed upon joining the Wolverine staff from Michigan's West Bloomfield High School. 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. 382 votes. From 2014 to 2017, the Gators offense ranked 120th in EPA per play that is not just bad, it is horrendous. Josh McDaniels Coaching Rsum. The Elite Quarterback Training Program. Was looked at by Kentucky for its secondary coach opening this offseason. Lavine, a former walk-on, added 310 rushing yards. Jan 18, 2022. Cortez Hankton, Georgia -- $375,000 10. On this list for a second time, Duggan coached two of the ACC's best linebackers during his debut season with Boston College. 1 Brian Hartline Wide Receivers Coach 6 Commits 96.41 82.05 2 Todd Bates Co-Defensive Coordinator 6 Commits 95.55 79.52 3 Karl Scott Defensive Backs Coach 10 Commits 93.94 79.14 4 Rodney. JaMarcus Shepard, Washington -- $650,000+ 6. Led by Etheridge and coordinator Derek Mason, the Tigers are expected to have one of the better secondaries in the SEC this season. Zach has been FootballScoop's national columnist since 2012. 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. And thats what makes Allens tenure so impressive. Landed two four-star defensive backs in that 2021 class. 1 because the turnaround he pulled with this Clemson program is almost unheard of. The Cougars also were first in the AAC in kick-return defense and net punting. Rejoined Will Healy in 2019 after one season at Minnesota. Had two All-Conference USA honorable mention selections in his first season at Louisiana Tech (Smoke Harris and Cee Jay Powell). Has been one of the lead recruiters on six of the Scarlet Knights 14 commitments, including the primary recruiter on three four-star pledges. New hire replaces Marc Vottler following Vottler's hiring at Ohio State. Joined Charles Huffs first Marshall staff after initially planning to return to UT-Martin as the programs co-coordinator and secondary coach. Kasey Dunn, Oklahoma State -- $410,000 7. Under West, Alex Highsmith ranked in the top five nationally in sacks and tackles for loss in 2019. 1. Is one of the latest coaching stars to emerge from the tree of former. This list is booty cheeks. 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. Woodson, an ex-Ole Miss defensive back, also has the defensive pass game coordinator title at Florida State. The Joker Phillips era might as well not have happened. As coordinator at Division II Albany (Ga.) State in 2017, his unit held opponents to an average of 287 yards per game. Highest-Paid OC/QB Coaches: 1. Taylor, who was promoted to run game coordinator for Notre Dame last year, was looked at during the South Alabama and Buffalo coaching searches. There are a whole lot of top teams that could've used some wide receiver help through the transfer portal last year - looking your way, Alabama . 2017 New England Patriots (QB Coach/O-Cord) 13-3 Lost Super Bowl 52 to PHI. As always, salaries based on publicly-available information, primarily theUSA Todaycoaching salary database. Led the way for BCs 2021 class that was the Eagles top-ranked group in the modern recruiting era. 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. 3), net punting (No. 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. Dameyune Craig, Texas A&M -- $700,000 4. The Blazers won Conference USA in. Allen led the team to a 32nd-place finish in his one year as defensive coordinator in 2016 and sits at 28th over the last two seasons. 51 nationally in pass defense the year before his arrival (212.4 yards per game) to No. Also is Boston Colleges defensive pass game coordinator. As always, stay tuned to The Scoop for the latest. The QBE coaching staff over the years has included former D1 QB coach & Offensive Coordinator Brandon Doman, 10 year NFL QB Koy Detmer, Canadian . Was promoted to run game coordinator for the Nittany Lions in 2020. Jordan Addison has become a bona fide star under Marion at Pitt. Charlie Fisher, Arizona State -- $400,000 9. Under Hart, Stevie Scott was a second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2019 and 20. 1 thus far for the 2022 class. The Bulldogs were the only SEC team with multiple 50-plus-yard kick returns. One of the best WR in college football history is Torry Holt. 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. Due to the specialized nature of quarterback coaching, we've broken this list into two parts. Theyve won 21 games in 11 years. Justin Stepp, Arkansas -- $350,000, PREVIOUS INSTALLMENTS:Offensive line | Running backs | Tight ends |Defensive line | Linebackers |Defensive backs | Special teams. Has had members of his Florida linebacker room taken in two of the past three NFL drafts 2020 third-round pick Jon Greenard and 2019 fifth-round selection Vosean Joseph. Is a highly respected and connected figure in south Florida. When Bud Wilkinson took over in Norman in 1947, the University of Oklahoma was still a stepping-stone destination for head coaches in college football. Brennan Marion, Pitt WR coach. That . Age: 60. The defense has improved by leaps and bounds under Allen, who came to the school as a defensive coordinator in 2016. This upcoming weekend Alabama football is set to host multiple top recruits in the 2024 class on campus as head coach Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide gear up for another calendar year of. Was contacted about an FBS special teams coordinator job this past cycle but opted to stay at James Madison. Has received NFL interest each of the past two years. Dabo has lifted whatever Clemsoning curse was put on the Tigers and has won 81% of his games so far. That includes Xavier Hutchinson, who emerged as a first-team all-conference player as a freshman under Scheelhaase in 2020. 1), kick-return average (No. It feels so long ago now, but Clemsoning was a real thing, and the program could never get over the hump. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. 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. 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. Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave were first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, but there's zero concern about the receiving corps in Columbus. Bill Clark, UAB He's amid one of the most underrated coaching jobs in this generation of college football, leading UAB back from the brink of extinction. His move to rival Oregon was profitable for him and for his replacement, JaMarcus Shepard. 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.
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