Wish list to replace Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is now hiring for a new linebacker’s coach and potential co-defensive coordinator alongside Pete Kwiatkowski. Given the talent present on the roster and the Longhorns’ involvement in the College Football Playoff, the role should be highly sought after in the coaching profession.

Texas fans want Gary Patterson after seeing how much the Texas defense improved with Patterson as a special assistant. The likelihood is, however, that Patterson is more interested in head coaching positions than roles underneath a defensive coordinator.

Other former big name head coaches have drawn the attention of fans on social media. Names like former Oklahoma defensive coordinator Mike Stoops and former Texas head coach Charlie Strong have been brought up by Texas faithful. Albeit, Texas donors don’t want Stoops and understandable pride could keep Strong from taking an assistant role at Texas.

While we won’t rule out those moves, let’s look at a few more options Texas might turn to at linebacker’s coach and potential co-defensive coordinator.

Coleman Hutzler, Alabama

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Hutzler was a popular member of the Texas defensive staff under Chris Ash in 2020. His departure was a disappointment for former Texas linebacker Overshown who began to make strides in development with Hutzler’s coaching in Ash’s lone season in Austin. Now the special teams coordinator and outside linebacker’s coach at Alabama, the position of co-defensive coordinator at Texas could have some appeal.

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The former NC State linebacker is one of the better recruiters in the nation. In the last two recruiting cycles, Lucas has a commitment from five-star prospect Dylan Stewart and a signed five-star prospect in Nyck Harbor to South Carolina. A promotion from linebacker coach to…

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Author : Longhorns Wire

Publish date : 2023-12-06 11:45:56

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