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How much every Georgia football assistant coach is paid

Only one schools pays assistant coaches more that the Georgia Bulldogs

The Georgia Bulldogs have the second-biggest football assistant coach pay allotment of any school in the country at $10.3 million. Only Ohio State pays their assistant coaches more than Georgia.

Georgia’s assistants are worth it. The Bulldogs have won two of the last three national championships and have made four straight SEC championship appearances (two SEC title wins).

Georgia has three of the top 30 highest paid assistants in the country. USA TODAY looked at over salary and bonus amounts for over 1,100 assistant college football coaches (at public schools only).

The country’s highest paid assistant is LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker at $2.5 million. The country’s lowest paid assistant makes $50,000 highlighting pay gap between the nation’s elite Power Four programs and lower tier Group of Five schools.

How much does every Georgia football assistant coach make?

  • Co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann: $2,003,000 (No. 7 highest paid assistant in the country)
  • Co-defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson: $1,503,000 (No. 20)
  • Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo: $1,403,000 (No. 28)
  • Defensive line Tray Scott: $1,205,000 (No. 44)
  • Tight ends Todd Hartley: $878,000 (No. 100)
  • Cornerbacks Donte Williams: $828,000 (No. 120)
  • Offensive line Stacy Searels: $778,000 (No. 134)
  • Wide receivers James Coley: $653,000 (No. 183)
  • Outside linebackers Chidera Uzo-Diribe: $628,000 (No. 198)
  • Running backs Josh Crawford: $453,000 (No. 334)

Georgia assistant named as top candidate for UNC head coaching job

Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator named as one of the top candidates for UNC’s head coaching vacancy

Georgia Bulldogs co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann has been named as a candidate for the North Carolina Tar Heels head coaching job. UNC recently fired head coach Mack Brown.

Schumann is a young, energetic and bright defensive coach for Georgia. He has engineered numerous national championship-winning defenses and is an elite recruiter with several years of experience under Georgia head coach Kirby Smart.

ESPN’s Pete Thamel thinks the UNC head coaching job will be highly valued this offseason. “They immediately become the hottest job on the market,” said Thamel.

“For assistant coaches, Glenn Schumann at Georgia and Al Golden at Notre Dame are two names,” said Thamel.

It should comes as no surprise that Schumann is being named as a head coaching candidate. Schumann has earned it. We’d expect Schumann to be selective in the job he takes similar to two of his mentors and peers in Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart.

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Every major college football program is looking for their Dan Lanning, so there’s no doubt that UNC and other top coaching jobs will consider Schumann this offseason. The Tar Heels need to improve their defense after allowing 70 points (in football, not basketball) to James Madison back in September.

Kirby Smart does not want to lose Schumann, but UNC may be capable of making an offer that Schumann can’t refuse.

“He has been a great reason in my growth, on and off the field,” said Smart on Schumann. “He is someone I can go to talk to about anything, whether it’s football or just life in general. He is one of those coaches. He will always revert it back to life. He is like a life coach to me.”

Glenn Schumann comments on LB Jalon Walker’s role in 2024

Defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann discusses the role of Jalon Walker, who has the most returning sacks of any Georgia player

After being the team leader in sacks a season ago, some in the UGA fanbase were surprised to hear that Jalon Walker was primarily working at inside linebacker in the spring. Co-defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann recently explained that the Bulldogs coaching staff plans to do with Jalon Walker.

Expand his role because he’s a talented player, and the best way to expand his role is to continue to develop him as a hybrid player… maximizing his opportunities to do what he does best.

While the staff may see Walker as best fit for the inside, allowing him to play both positions will provide much needed depth on the edge as Georgia looks for pass rushing prowess to team with Mykel Williams this season. Walker can provide this aid while also factoring into the inside linebacker alternation along with Smael Mondon, C.J. Allen, and Raylen Wilson.

Walker recorded 20 tackles, five sacks, and a forced fumble as a sophomore a season ago, with a season-best performance in the SEC title game against Alabama where he recorded two tackles and two sacks on limited snaps.

Two Georgia coaches named as potential head coaching targets

Georgia football could have more coaching staff turnover after the 2024 season

After an offseason in which Georgia had to replace multiple staff members, it would appear as if more can be expected after the 2024 season. CBS Sports’ David Cobb ranked seven coordinators who could become head coaches next cycle, including both Georgia defensive coordinators in Glenn Schumann and Travaris Robinson.

Schumann was the first hire Smart made to his staff following leaving from Alabama, serving as inside linebackers coach for his first three years before being promoted to co-defensive coordinator in 2019. He took over the main title after the departure of Dan Lanning to Oregon in 2022. Schumann has been targeted for multiple jobs already, including being the favorite for the Eagles’ defensive coordinator job last offseason, but ultimately opting to stay with the Bulldogs.

Robinson is a newer addition to the Georgia staff but is not short on reputation or experience. Robinson spent two years as cornerbacks coach at Alabama before Smart hired him away as co-defensive coordinator this offseason. He is highly thought of as one of the best recruiters in the conference. Prior to working at Alabama, Robinson also spent time as defensive backs coach at Miami and the defensive coordinator at South Carolina under Will Muschamp.

Kirby Smart already has an extensive coaching tree. Mel Tucker, Dan Lanning, Shane Beamer, Sam Pittman, Fran Brown and Dell McGee have all accepted head coaching jobs after working as assistants under Kirby Smart.

Eagles defensive coordinator tracker: Vic Fangio now the favorite after Dolphins departure

We’re tracking and identifying the current candidates who have interviewed for the Philadelphia Eagles vacant defensive coordinator position and a new favorite to land the job

In a move speculated on for weeks, Ian Rapoport reported that Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had fired defensive coordinator Sean Desai.

The Eagles finished the season with six losses in their last seven games, with those losses by an average of 15 points, and their only win since Week 12 came against the Giants after they nearly blew a 17-point lead.

Desai was stripped of playcalling duties before Week 15, and the move comes after Philadelphia finished their second-half collapse with a 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Monday night.

With the move now official, we’re tracking coordinator candidates ahead of the Senior Bowl and the new league year.

Eagles coordinator candidate Ryan Nielsen set to join Jaguars as DC

Jaguars are set to hire former Falcons’ defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen as their new defensive coordinator

Philadelphia is looking for a new defensive play-caller after head coach Nick Sirianni fired Sean Desai before he met with owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia had his contract expire, and he’ll explore other league opportunities.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles had already reached out to interview former Falcons and Saints assistant coach Ryan Nielsen for the vacant defensive coordinator job.

That won’t happen, as Adam Schefter reports Nielsen is taking his talents to Jacksonville to join Doug Pederson’s staff as the Jaguars defensive coordinator.

Nielsen’s defensive schemes focus on his unit stopping the run out of a light box, and his aggressive approach upfront would have meshed with what Philadelphia has previously done.

The Falcon’s defense jumped to 24th this season in defense-adjusted value over average, which measures the efficiency with the opponent’s strength factored in after being 31st in 2022.

Atlanta’s pass rush went from 32nd in pressure rate in 2022 to 11th under Nielsen in 2023.

Most importantly, the Falcon’s defense under Nielsen ranked 17th in blitz percentage last season compared to the Eagle’s 24th-ranked unit.

Philadelphia will now turn towards landing an interview with Wink Martindale, while the team is also interviewing former Commander’s head coach, Ron Rivera.

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Eagles have reached out to Wink Martindale about vacant defensive coordinator job

The Philadelphia Eagles have reached to Wink Martindale about interest in their vacant defensive coordinator position after firing Sean Desai

Philadelphia is looking for a new defensive play-caller after head coach Nick Sirianni fired Sean Desai before he met with owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia had his contract expire, and he’ll explore other league opportunities.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles have already reached out to interview former Giants and Ravens assistant coach Wink Martindale for the vacant defensive coordinator job.

The 60-year-old is a free agent and Martindale has been an NFL assistant since 2004, spending the majority of his time with the Baltimore Ravens.

Philadelphia lacks agression on defense and Martindale would be a departure to the passive approaches of Jonathan Gannon and Sean Desai.

Martindale would be the closest thing to the late-great Jim Johnson in regards to philospy and pressure approach.

Martindale called blitzes on 46% of the Giants’ defensive plays last season — double the percentage the Eagles sent extra rushers in the regular season.

His blitz package is unpredictable, and Philadelphia has proof that it’s effective, with Jalen Hurts having faced the Giants multiple times a year over his first four years in the league.

Eagles have reached out to Ryan Nielsen about vacant defensive coordinator job

The Philadelphia Eagles have reached to Ryan Nielsen about interest in their vacant defensive coordinator position after firing Sean Desai

Philadelphia is looking for a new defensive play-caller after head coach Nick Sirianni fired Sean Desai before he met with owner Jeffrey Lurie.

Senior defensive assistant Matt Patricia had his contract expire, and he’ll explore other league opportunities.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Eagles have already reached out to interview former Falcons and Saints assistant coach Ryan Nielsen for the vacant defensive coordinator job.

Nielsen’s defensive schemes focus on his unit stopping the run out of a light box, and his aggressive approach upfront will gel with what Philadelphia has previously done.

The Falcon’s defense jumped to 24th this season in defense-adjusted value over average, which measures the efficiency with the opponent’s strength factored in after being 31st in 2022.

Atlanta’s pass rush went from 32nd in pressure rate in 2022 to 11th under Nielsen in 2023.

Most importantly, the Falcon’s defense under Nielsen ranked 17th in blitz percentage last season compared to the Eagle’s 24th-ranked unit.

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7 realistic defensive coordinator candidates Eagles can target after firing Sean Desai

We’re looking at seven realistic candidates who could replace Sean Desai and Matt Patricia as Defensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles

A move that has been speculated on for weeks has happened after Ian Rapoport reported that Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has fired defensive coordinator Sean Desai.

The Eagles finished the season with six losses in their last seven games, with those losses by an average of 15 points, and their only win since Week 12 came against the Giants after they nearly blew a 17-point lead.

Desai was stripped of playcalling duties before Week 15, and the move comes after Philadelphia finished their second-half collapse with a 32-9 loss to the Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Monday night.

With the move now official, we’re looking at seven realistic candidates who could replace Sean Desai and Matt Patricia.

Eagles GM Howie Roseman, HC Nick Sirianni reaching out to coordinator candidates

After finishing their exit meeting, Eagles GM Howie Roseman and head coach Nick Sirianni have begun reaching out to potential coordinator candidates

It appears that Nick Sirianni will be safe and keep his job as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles after meeting with owner Jeffrey Lurie and GM Howie Roseman.

The same can’t be said for his assistants on both sides of the football.

Dianna Russini reports that Roseman and Sirianni have contacted potential coordinator candidates on the offensive and defensive sides.

Sirianni gets much credit for the Eagles’ success over the past three seasons.

Still, after a late-season meltdown that saw the Eagles go 1-6 in their final seven games, including the playoffs, the head coach and his assistant coaches expected were on the hot seat.

Philadelphia’s third-year head coach has far exceeded expectations, but it’s clear that Gannon and Steichen played far more prominent roles than we thought.

We previewed potential offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator candidates, and as the process began, the dominoes started to fall.

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