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Brian Kelly didn’t have to look far to find LSU’s next offensive coordinators.
The LSU head coach promoted Joe Sloan and Cortez Hankton. The two served as the interim co-offensive coordinators during LSU’s bowl win over Wisconsin, but now, that title is permanent.
LSU’s staff was completed with the hiring of tight ends coach Slade Nagle on Wednesday morning.
Nagle has play-calling experience himself after leading Tulane’s offense under Willie Fritz.
Hankton is yet to call plays, though. Sloan will serve as LSU’s primary playcaller, but this will still be a test for Hankton. LSU fans are likely already familiar with the New Orleans native, but here are four reasons why he’s ready for this job.
Hankton is a New Orleans native
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One of the main selling points when Hankton was hired as receivers coach in 2022 was his ties to the state.
He was born in New Orleans and played high school football at St. Augustine, the same school that produced Leonard Fournette and Tyrann Mathieu.
This state has produced several superstar receivers in recent years. Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, CeeDee Lamb and Devonta Smith are all Louisiana natives. Having a receivers coach who can land players of that caliber is critical.
Hankton’s promotion ensures his presence on the staff, giving LSU what it needs recruiting-wise.
NFL experience
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Hankton was undrafted out of Texas Southern, but he still managed to play four years in the NFL.
The Jaguars signed Hankton in 2003. He caught 17 passes for 166 yards as a rookie. He finished his NFL career with 34 catches for 310 yards and a touchdown.
It’s not much, but four years is longer than most guys make it. That NFL experience can be valuable when selling yourself to a recruit. Hankton…
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Author : LSU Tigers Wire
Publish date : 2024-01-24 18:01:24
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