The reports are flying around when it comes to the next defensive coordinator job. The previous defensive coordinator Chris Ash is likely heading to Jacksonville to join former boss Urban Meyer.
Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports is reporting that the current Georgia Bulldogs‘ defensive coordinator is in the lead to take the same job at Texas.
Georgia defensive coordinator Dan Lanning has emerged as a favorite to take the same position at Texas, sources told CBS Sports on Friday. The 34-year-old Lanning interviewed at Texas this week, as did Arkansas defensive coordinator Barry Odom and Mississippi State defensive coordinator Zach Arnett.
Lanning, 34, is considered a rising star in the industry. Georgia coach Kirby Smart plucked the Kansas City native from Mike Norvell’s Memphis staff following the 2017 season. After a year as outside linebackers coach, Lanning was elevated to coordinator in 2019 when Mel Tucker left for Colorado.
Lanning fits the mold for what Texas is likley looking for in their next head man on defense. They have the spots filled for defensive line and secondary, which means the defensive coordinator would likely handle the linebacker position. Lanning’s defense for Georgia ranked top 15 in total defense.
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