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New Titans DL coach Tracy Rocker: 3 things to know

Three things to know about new defensive line coach, Tracy Rocker.

The Tennessee Titans recently announced 21 members of their 2024 coaching staff, one of which was new defensive line coach, Tracy Rocker.

Rocker comes to Tennessee after three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and is following former defensive line coach and assistant head coach, Terrell Williams, who was not only good at his job but loved by the team and fans.

On paper, Rocker looks like the perfect man for the job, as he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge from over 30 years of coaching, which includes a mix of college and the pros.

We’ll talk about that and more as we take a look at three things to know for the Titans’ new defensive line coach.

Former Vols’ defensive line coach set for Super Bowl LVII

Former Vols’ defensive line coach is set for Super Bowl LVII with the Eagles.

Philadelphia will play Kansas City in Super Bowl LVII Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Kickoff is slated for 6:30 p.m. EST. FOX will televise the matchup between the Eagles and Chiefs.

Former Tennessee assistant coach Tracy Rocker is in his second season as the Eagles’ defensive line coach.

He served as defensive line coach for the Vols under head coach Jeremy Pruitt from 2018-19.

Rocker played collegiately at Auburn and was the SEC Player of the Year in 1988. He was a consensus All-America standout and won the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award.

Rocker was selected in the third round of the 1989 NFL draft (No. 66 overall) by Washington.

In his first professional season, Rocker was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

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Former Tennessee assistant joins NFL coaching staff

Former Tennessee assistant joins NFL coaching staff.

A College Football Hall of Famer with ties to the University of Tennessee is headed to the National Football League.

Tracy Rocker served as the Volunteers’ defensive line coach under Jeremy Pruitt from 2018-19. He has been hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as their defensive line coach.

The Eagles recently hired former Indianapolis Colts’ offensive coordinator Nick Sirriani to fill their head coaching vacancy.

Rocker was most recently the defensive line coach at South Carolina. He was with the Gamecocks during the 2020 season.

Rocker played at Auburn where he won the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award, becoming the first Southeastern Conference player to do so. He was also a consensus All-America standout in 1988.

He was drafted by Washington in 1989 and played there for two seasons.

Rocker was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

After his brief NFL playing career, Rocker began his coaching career as defensive coordinator at Auburn High School.

In addition, he has been defensive line coach in the college ranks for West Alabama, Troy, Cincinnati, Arkansas, Ole Miss, Auburn and Georgia.

He was also the Bulldogs’ associate head coach between 2014-16.

Rocker previously coached in the NFL with the Tennessee Titans, serving as their defensive line coach between 2011-13.

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Eagles to hire Auburn defensive line coach Tracy Rocker to the same position

Eagles to hire Auburn defensive line coach Tracy Rocker to the same position

The Eagles are set to add a former SEC star to their coaching staff, as Pete Thamel is reporting that Tracy Rocker will leave Auburn to join Jonathan Gannon’s staff as defensive line coach.

The move would signal the Eagles parting ways with Matt Burke.

Rocker spent the 2020 season at South Carolina after two seasons (2018-19) at Tennessee.

Rocker has also coached at Georgia (2014-16), Auburn (2009-10), Ole Miss (2008), Arkansas (2003-07), Cincinnati (2002), and Troy State (1997-01). In addition, he spent three seasons with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans (2011-13).

A two-time All-American, Rocker was the first SEC player to earn both the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award. He was named SEC Player of the Year following his senior season in 1988.

Rocker was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2004, the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 2005, and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Report: Tracy Rocker to join Philadelphia Eagles staff

Tracy Rocker is reportedly expected to take a job with the Philadelphia Eagles just a week after joining Auburn staff.

Tracy Rocker’s return to the Plains might not last long.

On Sunday, Pete Thamel reported that Rocker is expected to join Jonathan Gannon’s staff with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Rocker accepted a spot on Bryan Harsin’s staffaccepted a spot on Bryan Harsin’s staff just 10 days ago as the defensive line coach, the same position he will coach with the Eagles.

The 1988 Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award winner previously coached at Auburn from 2009-10, helping mentor Nick Fairley as part of the 2010 national championship team. His other previous stops including Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina along with the Tennessee Titans.

Auburn officially names Tracy Rocker as defensive line coach

Auburn legend Tracy Rocker has officially been named the Tigers’ new defensive line coach.

Tracy Rocker is back on the Plains!

On Thursday, the Auburn athletic department formally announced that the former All-American, Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award winner has been named the defensive lines coach on Bryan Harsin’s staff.

“Tracy Rocker is one of Auburn’s all-time great players and has a wealth of experience coaching and in the Southeastern Conference,” Harsin said. “He understands what a championship team looks like and knows what it takes to be successful at the highest level. We’re excited to welcome back Tracy to the Auburn family.”

From the press release:

Rocker spent the 2020 season at South Carolina after two seasons (2018-19) at Tennessee. He has also logged Division I stints at Georgia (2014-16), Auburn (2009-10), Ole Miss (2008), Arkansas (2003-07), Cincinnati (2002), and Troy State (1997-01). In addition, he spent three seasons with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans (2011-13). He mentored the defensive line in each of those stops but was also given the additional title of Associate Head Coach while at Georgia in 2015.

“I’m excited about coming back to Auburn to work with Coach Harsin and the staff he has put together,” Rocker said. “In my visits with Coach Harsin, he has shared a clear vision for the program and I’m looking forward to helping put that vision in place. I have great memories as a player and coach at Auburn and can’t wait to create more in the future.”

Former Auburn legend Tracy Rocker set to return as DL coach

Auburn legend Tracy Rocker is returning to the Plains as the defensive line coach.

It appears that head coach Bryan Harsin isn’t finished with purging from South Carolina’s coaching staff just quite yet. One week after hiring former South Carolina OC Mike Bobo and OL coach Will Friend, Harsin has claimed yet another Gamecocks coach to his inaugural staff.

Tracy Rocker’s Auburn roots run deep. As a player at Auburn, Rocker finished his 1988 senior season as a two-time All American and was acknowledged as the SEC Player of the Year. That year he also became the first SEC player to ever receive the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Trophy. Rocker was selected by the Washington Redskins as the 66th overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft.

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After three seasons of professional football, Rocker entered the coaching realm in 1992 as Auburn High School’s defensive coordinator. While coaching with AHS, Rocker completed his bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. Rocker left AHS in 1994 to coach the defensive line at West Alabama.

Before returning to Auburn in 2009 to coach the Tigers’ national championship defensive line, Rocker gained experience with Troy, Cincinnati, Arkansas, and Ole Miss.

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In the 11 years separating Rocker’s return from his last job at Auburn, he’s coached for the Tennessee Titans, Georgia, Tennessee, and most recently South Carolina. His resume is one that consumes multiple pages in length with success found in every column.

It’s also worth noting that his son Kumar Rocker is an early favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft.

Welcome back home, Coach Rocker!

Tennessee-South Carolina Week 1 matchup headlined by program parallels

Tennessee-South Carolina Week 1 matchup headlined by program parallels.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee enters game week for its first contest of the 2020 campaign.

Tennessee travels to South Carolina in Week 1 and will take on the Gamecocks at 7:30 p.m. EST. The matchup will be televised by SEC Network.

Vols Wire outlines the two programs having parallels heading into the season opener Sept. 26.

Mike Bobo — South Carolina offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach

Will Friend — Tennessee offensive line coach

Collin Hill — South Carolina quarterback

Jeremy Pruitt — Tennessee head coach

Sep 14, 2019; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Colorado State Rams quarterback Collin Hill (15) is congratulated by head coach Mike Bobo after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

 

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Will Friend enters his third season as the Vols’ offensive line coach. Friend came to Tennessee after serving as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Colorado State under then-head coach Mike Bobo. Bobo is in his first season as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at South Carolina.

South Carolina named Collin Hill as its starting quarterback against Tennessee. Hill is a graduate transfer quarterback from Colorado State and played for Bobo and Friend.

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Friend also served as offensive line coach at Georgia from 2011-14 when Bobo was the Bulldogs’ offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach through the 2014 season. Jeremy Pruitt served as Georgia’s defensive coordinator in 2014.

NEXT: Vols-Gamecocks parallels heading into season opener

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Isaac Washington decommits from Tennessee

Isaac Washington decommits from Tennessee.

Isaac Washington has decommitted from Tennessee’s 2021 recruiting class.

Washington is a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive tackle from East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, N.C. The 2021 prospect visited Tennessee last season on Oct. 26 and was initially offered by UT on July 30.

Tennessee has made coaching staff changes during the offseason that included adding Jimmy Brumbaugh as defensive line coach, replacing Tracy Rocker who is not at South Carolina.

“With the recent coaching changes I have decided to re-open my recruitment and visit other programs to look into my other offers, and more to come,” Washington said on Twitter.

Below is Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker. The tracker consists of Tennessee’s commitments and de-commitments for the 2021 recruiting class.

Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker

Greg Emerson comments on Tracy Rocker’s departure

Greg Emerson comments on Tracy Rocker’s departure.

KNOXVILLE — There is a new defensive line coach in Knoxville, as Tracy Rocker’s move to South Carolina brings in former Colorado defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh as his replacement.

Tennessee defensive lineman Greg Emerson discussed Rocker’s departure on Twitter.

“Through all the ups and downs you never gave up on me and I thank you for the many talks of wisdom you put in to me and I thank you for not only teaching me how to be the best football player possible but how to become a young man thank you for everything Coach Rock,” Emerson Tweeted.

Emerson will be a redshirt sophomore in 2020. The 6-foot-3, 309-pound lineman is from Jackson, Tenn.