One of the most prominent names on Billy Napier’s staff has agreed to terms on a contract extension.
[autotag]Corey Raymond[/autotag], who served as the cornerbacks coach in Napier’s first season at the helm, has agreed to a contract extension that now runs through January 2025, according to On3’s Matt Zenitz. The new terms of his contract come with a promotion — Raymond now holds the title of assistant head coach while continuing his role as the defensive backs coach.
Last season, Raymond only coached the cornerbacks, but with the departure of defensive coordinator and safeties coach Patrick Toney, the holdover from last year now has full control of the Gators’ secondary. Even though the news came out after Toney’s departure to the NFL, Napier said that the decision to give Raymond full control of the secondary was made prior to the staff shakeup.
His new responsibilities are not foreign to Raymond, as he coached the entire defensive backs room throughout his time on staff at LSU. The former Tigers player is responsible for putting over two dozen players in the NFL, including three first-round picks and five second-round picks.
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