Seven early names who stand out in FSU's search for a new defensive coordinator.
Florida State's defense has taken a massive step back in 2024. After attaching a major financial commitment to defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles made the difficult decision to search for new leadership on that side of the ball. The unit ranks No. 99 in total defense, No. 114 in rushing defense, and 119th in third-down defense.
Outside of his FBS experience, Symons was the defensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech and West Georgia. His regional ties to the southeast could be useful on the recruiting trail.Hampton is in his second season as the co-defensive coordinator at Oregon and he's proven himself worthy of a shot to lead a P4 program. He's got 17 years of experience coaching at the college level, including two years as the defensive coordinator at Tulane in 2021-22.
Williams has plenty of experience in the SEC. Outside of his two years at Arkansas, he previously spent six years at Auburn in various roles. He served as linebackers coach for the last four years of his tenure with the Tigers and added co-defensive coordinator duties in his final two seasons. Williams followed Gus Malzahn to UCF and was the defensive coordinator for two years before joining the Razorbacks.
Basically the entirety of his coaching career has spanned in the midwest. FSU would have to give Leonhard a good reason to leave the NFL and start recruiting again.Nicholson is probably a name that rings a bell for some Florida State fans and that's because he played linebacker for the Seminoles from 2005-08. He recorded 207 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, two sacks, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and two defensive touchdowns in Tallahassee.
Kentucky is allowing 328.9 yards per game and 20.8 points per game this season. The Wildcats were even better last year, ranking second in the SEC and No. 17 in the nation in yards per game while also forcing 18 turnovers in 13 games. White isn't necessarily as proven on the recruiting trail but he has been credited with five blue-chip prospects, including top-100 draft pick Trevin Wallace. He also helped develop current Jacksonville Jaguars star Josh Allen.
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