Jack Taylor joins Josh Heupel’s staff at Tennessee

Josh Heupel was hired as Tennessee’s head coach on Jan. 27 after serving in the same capacity at UCF from 2018-20.

Josh Heupel was hired as Tennessee’s head coach on Jan. 27 after serving in the same capacity at UCF from 2018-20.

Heupel is in the process of assembling his first coaching staff at Tennessee.

Jack Taylor will serve as a graduate assistant working with tight ends on Heupel’s staff at Tennessee.

Taylor comes to Tennessee from UCF. From 2019-20, he served as a quality control specialist for UCF’s offense.

Taylor developed practice plans, team goals and improvement strategies working directly with Heupel, while leading the Knights’ scout team.

Nov 23, 2018; Tampa, FL; UCF Knights head coach Josh Heupel during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Taylor came to UCF from SMU. He served as an offensive quality control specialist in 2018.

Prior to SMU, Taylor was a student assistant at Missouri during the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Heupel served as Missouri’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2016-17.

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