D'Anton Lynn, a top candidate for Penn State's defensive coordinator position, has extended his contract with USC, ending speculation about his potential move to Happy Valley. Lynn, a rising star in coaching, was highly sought after by Penn State following Tom Allen's departure for Clemson. While Lynn made a positive impact on USC's defensive unit, Penn State will now need to search for a new defensive leader.
D’Anton Lynn, a candidate for Penn State ’s opening at defensive coordinator, has signed a contract extension with USC . ESPN’s Pete Thamel’s list of candidates, possibly at the top, as the Nittany Lions look to replace Tom Allen, who left for the same role at Clemson earlier this week.
Lynn, 35, is a rising star in the coaching industry. The Penn State letterman spent time as an NFL assistant with the Jets, Bills, Chargers, Texans and Ravens before coordinating UCLA’s defense in 2023. UCLA ranked 10th in total defense and seventh in sacks. Lynn took over as USC’s DC this past season. The Trojans ranked 98th in pass defense and 53rd in run defense. But as Franklin noted before playing USC, Lynn was tasked with “changing that defensive identity” after the Trojans were awful in 2023.
Lynn has seemingly parlayed the Penn State interest into a new deal with USC. Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley values him immensely, and that shows with his contract extension. Now, Franklin and Penn State must turn elsewhere. Anthony Poindexter, the team’s co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, is an option. A name outside the program to keep an eye on? Indiana defensive coordinatorHow high is Penn State star Abdul Carter going in NFL mock drafts?If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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