Robert Ayers Jr. has been named defensive coordinator at Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Ayers Jr. played linebacker and defensive end at Tennessee from 2004-08.
He comes to Oak Ridge after serving as defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at Knoxville Catholic High School (Knoxville, Tennessee) during the 2020-21 seasons.
Ayers Jr. was selected No. 18 by Denver in the first round of the 2009 NFL draft.
In the NFL, Ayers played for Denver (2009-13), the New York Giants (2014-15) and Tampa Bay (2016-17).
Ayers totaled 257 tackles, 35 sacks, 14 pass deflections, eight forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one defensive touchdown during his NFL career.
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