Football
Corey Raymond
- Title:
- Assistant Head Coach - Defense / Cornerbacks
- Email:
- FootballMail@gators.ufl.edu
- Phone:
- 4100
Corey Raymond enters his second season with Florida as assistant head coach – defense / secondary.
During his first season with the Gators, Raymond’s unit contributed heavily to a Florida defense that produced 22 takeaways during the season, ranking tied for first in the SEC. Those takeaways factored into a turnover margin (8) that ranked eighth in the nation.
Raymond’s room accounted for six of nine interceptions in the season with cornerback Jaydon Hill tying the team high with two.
After missing the 2021 season due to an injury and the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Hill started the final nine games for the Gators during Raymond’s first year at Florida. In his second start against Missouri, he recorded two interceptions that included a 49-yard interception return touchdown, becoming the first Florida player with two interceptions and a pick-six in the same game since CJ Gardner-Johnson vs. Michigan in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 29, 2018. His performance vs. the Tigers also earned him his first-career SEC Defensive Player of the Week Honor.
In addition to his two interceptions Hill finished the 2022 campaign with 24 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.
Florida’s younger cornerbacks also logged a promising campaign under Raymond’s guidance.
Georgia transfer Jalen Kimber kicked off his UF career with an electrifying 39-yard interception return touchdown against USF, representing Florida’s first pick-six since CJ Gardner-Johnson’s 30-yard interception return touchdown against in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in 2018.
Jason Marshall Jr., who started all 13 games in 2022, led the Gators in pass breakups with a career-high of eight, which was tied for 10th in the SEC.
The Gators continued their long-term defensive trends in 2022. Florida ranks fifth nationally in interceptions with 409 and lead the SEC since 1996, while holding opponents to a 54.0 passing completion percentage, which is the seventh-lowest in the FBS and third in the SEC in that that span.
Raymond, who played six years in the NFL, spent the 10 previous seasons at LSU where he coached defensive backs (2012-17) and cornerbacks (2018-21). Raymond also served as the recruiting coordinator (2020-21) for the Tigers, in addition to his duties as cornerbacks coach.
Raymond’s secondary produced seven first team All-Americans during his time at LSU, including Eric Reid (2012), Jalen Mills (2015), Jamal Adams (2016), Tre’Davious White (2016), Greedy Williams (2018), Grant Delpit (2018 and 2019) and Derek Stingley Jr. (2019, 2020).
Additionally, Delpit claimed the 2019 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back.
Raymond coached 16 Tigers who were picked in the NFL Draft, including four first rounders – Derek Stingley Jr. (2022), Adams and White (2017), and Eric Reid (2013), along with five second round picks that include Delpit (2020), Kristen Fulton (2020), Donte Jackson (2019), Williams (2018) and Jalen Collins (2015).
Other LSU NFL Draft picks under Raymond’s watch include: cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (third round in 2013), cornerback Tharold Simon (fifth round in 2013), safety Jalen Collins (second round in 2015), cornerback Rashard Robinson (third round in 2016), safety Jalen Mills (seventh round in 2016), Donte Jackson (second round in 2018), Greedy Williams (second round in 2019), JaCoby Stevens (sixth round in 2021), Kary Vincent Jr. (seventh round in 2021) and Jay Ward (fourth round in 2023).
In 2020, LSU ranked No. 2 in the SEC in interceptions with 13 with true freshman Eli Ricks ranking No. 2 in the conference with four to his credit.
During LSU’s national championship season in 2019, Stingley Jr. led the SEC in interceptions with six and earned SEC Newcomer of the Year honors to go with his first team All-America awards.
In 2019, the Tigers, for the second straight season, led the SEC in interceptions with 17 and LSU ranked No. 2 in the league in pass efficiency defense, allowing opponents to complete just 50.7 percent of its passes – the best percentage in the league.
In 2018 Williams earned first team All-America honors and was a finalist for the Thorpe Award. Raymond’s impact was also evident with the emergence of Fulton into one of the top cornerbacks in college football after sitting out the previous two years. LSU led the SEC interceptions with 17 and ranked second in the league in pass defense efficiency in that year.
In 2017, LSU’s secondary produced a pair of second team All-Americans in Williams and Jackson.
Williams had a breakout year with the Tigers in 2017, leading the SEC in interceptions (6) and finishing No. 2 in the conference in passes defended (17).
Meanwhile as a unit, LSU allowed only 11 passing touchdowns, which was the second-lowest total in the SEC, and the Tigers were No. 2 in the league in pass efficiency defense.
In 2016, Raymond’s secondary allowed only nine passing touchdowns all season and ranked No. 3 in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game at 197.2. White, who ranked No. 2 in the conference in passes defended with 16, along with Adams were both named first team All-SEC. For the second-straight year, Adams led all LSU defensive backs with 76 tackles.
LSU’s 2015 secondary featured Mills, a first team All-America selection. Mills was joined in the secondary by White and Adams, who were both second team All-SEC selections. Adams led all Tiger defensive backs with 67 tackles and four interceptions.
In 2014, LSU’s secondary led the SEC in total defense (316.8 yards per game), pass defense (164.2 yards per game) and pass efficiency defense (101.6 rating). LSU allowed an SEC-best 10 passing touchdowns in that year.
LSU ranked No. 4 in the SEC in pass defense in 2013, allowing 197.5 yards per game. The Tigers limited opponents to 15 touchdown passes and ranked second in the league in yards allowed per attempt (6.4) and third in the conference in completion percentage at 56.0 percent.
In his first year back with the Tigers in 2012, Raymond coached safety Reid to first team All-America honors, and who was later chosen No. 18 overall in the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Meanwhile, cornerback Tharold Simon was picked in the fifth round by the Seattle Seahawks.
As a unit in 2012, LSU’s secondary combined for 15 interceptions and helped the Tigers rank No. 11 nationally in pass efficiency defense.
Raymond spent 2011 season as the secondary coach at Nebraska. In his one season with the Cornhuskers, Raymond coached a Nebraska secondary that featured the 2011 Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in Alfonzo Dennard. Raymond’s secondary helped Nebraska rank No. 18 in the nation in pass defense in 2011.
Prior to Nebraska, Raymond served as the cornerbacks coach for two seasons at Utah State. Raymond coached Curtis Marsh, who earned All-WAC honors and later went on to become a third-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Raymond served on the LSU staff for three years from 2006-08 before taking the job at Utah State.
During his three years on the LSU staff from 2006-08, Raymond was part of two BCS bowl victories, including a 38-24 win over Ohio State in the BCS National Championship. LSU’s defense ranked No. 3 nationally in both 2006 and 2007 as the Tigers combined to post a 23-4 record during that span.
Prior to joining the LSU staff in 2006, Raymond coached at the high school level for three years in his hometown of New Iberia. Raymond was the defensive coordinator at New Iberia High School in 2003 and then held the same position at Westgate High School in 2004-05.
Raymond was a three-year starter in the secondary for the Tigers from 1989-91. He capped his LSU career with 185 tackles and eight interceptions. Following his career with the Tigers, Raymond spent six seasons in the NFL – three with the New York Giants and three with the Detroit Lions. In 90 games in the NFL, Raymond started 60 times and intercepted 11 passes to go with 258 tackles.
Raymond, who earned his undergraduate degree from LSU in 1993, is a native of New Iberia, La. He has four children – Cody, Ariel, Christopher and Madison.
During his first season with the Gators, Raymond’s unit contributed heavily to a Florida defense that produced 22 takeaways during the season, ranking tied for first in the SEC. Those takeaways factored into a turnover margin (8) that ranked eighth in the nation.
Raymond’s room accounted for six of nine interceptions in the season with cornerback Jaydon Hill tying the team high with two.
After missing the 2021 season due to an injury and the beginning of the 2022 campaign, Hill started the final nine games for the Gators during Raymond’s first year at Florida. In his second start against Missouri, he recorded two interceptions that included a 49-yard interception return touchdown, becoming the first Florida player with two interceptions and a pick-six in the same game since CJ Gardner-Johnson vs. Michigan in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 29, 2018. His performance vs. the Tigers also earned him his first-career SEC Defensive Player of the Week Honor.
In addition to his two interceptions Hill finished the 2022 campaign with 24 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss two pass breakups and two fumble recoveries.
Florida’s younger cornerbacks also logged a promising campaign under Raymond’s guidance.
Georgia transfer Jalen Kimber kicked off his UF career with an electrifying 39-yard interception return touchdown against USF, representing Florida’s first pick-six since CJ Gardner-Johnson’s 30-yard interception return touchdown against in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl in 2018.
Jason Marshall Jr., who started all 13 games in 2022, led the Gators in pass breakups with a career-high of eight, which was tied for 10th in the SEC.
The Gators continued their long-term defensive trends in 2022. Florida ranks fifth nationally in interceptions with 409 and lead the SEC since 1996, while holding opponents to a 54.0 passing completion percentage, which is the seventh-lowest in the FBS and third in the SEC in that that span.
Raymond, who played six years in the NFL, spent the 10 previous seasons at LSU where he coached defensive backs (2012-17) and cornerbacks (2018-21). Raymond also served as the recruiting coordinator (2020-21) for the Tigers, in addition to his duties as cornerbacks coach.
Raymond’s secondary produced seven first team All-Americans during his time at LSU, including Eric Reid (2012), Jalen Mills (2015), Jamal Adams (2016), Tre’Davious White (2016), Greedy Williams (2018), Grant Delpit (2018 and 2019) and Derek Stingley Jr. (2019, 2020).
Additionally, Delpit claimed the 2019 Jim Thorpe Award as the nation’s top defensive back.
Raymond coached 16 Tigers who were picked in the NFL Draft, including four first rounders – Derek Stingley Jr. (2022), Adams and White (2017), and Eric Reid (2013), along with five second round picks that include Delpit (2020), Kristen Fulton (2020), Donte Jackson (2019), Williams (2018) and Jalen Collins (2015).
Other LSU NFL Draft picks under Raymond’s watch include: cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (third round in 2013), cornerback Tharold Simon (fifth round in 2013), safety Jalen Collins (second round in 2015), cornerback Rashard Robinson (third round in 2016), safety Jalen Mills (seventh round in 2016), Donte Jackson (second round in 2018), Greedy Williams (second round in 2019), JaCoby Stevens (sixth round in 2021), Kary Vincent Jr. (seventh round in 2021) and Jay Ward (fourth round in 2023).
In 2020, LSU ranked No. 2 in the SEC in interceptions with 13 with true freshman Eli Ricks ranking No. 2 in the conference with four to his credit.
During LSU’s national championship season in 2019, Stingley Jr. led the SEC in interceptions with six and earned SEC Newcomer of the Year honors to go with his first team All-America awards.
In 2019, the Tigers, for the second straight season, led the SEC in interceptions with 17 and LSU ranked No. 2 in the league in pass efficiency defense, allowing opponents to complete just 50.7 percent of its passes – the best percentage in the league.
In 2018 Williams earned first team All-America honors and was a finalist for the Thorpe Award. Raymond’s impact was also evident with the emergence of Fulton into one of the top cornerbacks in college football after sitting out the previous two years. LSU led the SEC interceptions with 17 and ranked second in the league in pass defense efficiency in that year.
In 2017, LSU’s secondary produced a pair of second team All-Americans in Williams and Jackson.
Williams had a breakout year with the Tigers in 2017, leading the SEC in interceptions (6) and finishing No. 2 in the conference in passes defended (17).
Meanwhile as a unit, LSU allowed only 11 passing touchdowns, which was the second-lowest total in the SEC, and the Tigers were No. 2 in the league in pass efficiency defense.
In 2016, Raymond’s secondary allowed only nine passing touchdowns all season and ranked No. 3 in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game at 197.2. White, who ranked No. 2 in the conference in passes defended with 16, along with Adams were both named first team All-SEC. For the second-straight year, Adams led all LSU defensive backs with 76 tackles.
LSU’s 2015 secondary featured Mills, a first team All-America selection. Mills was joined in the secondary by White and Adams, who were both second team All-SEC selections. Adams led all Tiger defensive backs with 67 tackles and four interceptions.
In 2014, LSU’s secondary led the SEC in total defense (316.8 yards per game), pass defense (164.2 yards per game) and pass efficiency defense (101.6 rating). LSU allowed an SEC-best 10 passing touchdowns in that year.
LSU ranked No. 4 in the SEC in pass defense in 2013, allowing 197.5 yards per game. The Tigers limited opponents to 15 touchdown passes and ranked second in the league in yards allowed per attempt (6.4) and third in the conference in completion percentage at 56.0 percent.
In his first year back with the Tigers in 2012, Raymond coached safety Reid to first team All-America honors, and who was later chosen No. 18 overall in the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Meanwhile, cornerback Tharold Simon was picked in the fifth round by the Seattle Seahawks.
As a unit in 2012, LSU’s secondary combined for 15 interceptions and helped the Tigers rank No. 11 nationally in pass efficiency defense.
Raymond spent 2011 season as the secondary coach at Nebraska. In his one season with the Cornhuskers, Raymond coached a Nebraska secondary that featured the 2011 Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in Alfonzo Dennard. Raymond’s secondary helped Nebraska rank No. 18 in the nation in pass defense in 2011.
Prior to Nebraska, Raymond served as the cornerbacks coach for two seasons at Utah State. Raymond coached Curtis Marsh, who earned All-WAC honors and later went on to become a third-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Raymond served on the LSU staff for three years from 2006-08 before taking the job at Utah State.
During his three years on the LSU staff from 2006-08, Raymond was part of two BCS bowl victories, including a 38-24 win over Ohio State in the BCS National Championship. LSU’s defense ranked No. 3 nationally in both 2006 and 2007 as the Tigers combined to post a 23-4 record during that span.
Prior to joining the LSU staff in 2006, Raymond coached at the high school level for three years in his hometown of New Iberia. Raymond was the defensive coordinator at New Iberia High School in 2003 and then held the same position at Westgate High School in 2004-05.
Raymond was a three-year starter in the secondary for the Tigers from 1989-91. He capped his LSU career with 185 tackles and eight interceptions. Following his career with the Tigers, Raymond spent six seasons in the NFL – three with the New York Giants and three with the Detroit Lions. In 90 games in the NFL, Raymond started 60 times and intercepted 11 passes to go with 258 tackles.
Raymond, who earned his undergraduate degree from LSU in 1993, is a native of New Iberia, La. He has four children – Cody, Ariel, Christopher and Madison.
| COREY RAYMOND COACHING HISTORY | |
| Year | School, Position |
| 2022-Pres. | Florida, Assistant Head Coach – Defense/Cornerbacks |
| 2020-2021 | LSU, Cornerbacks Coach/Recruiting Coordinator |
| 2018-2019 | LSU, Cornerbacks Coach |
| 2012-2017 | LSU, Defensive Backs Coach |
| 2011 | Nebraska, Secondary Coach |
| 2009-2010 | Utah State, Cornerbacks Coach |
| 2007-2008 | LSU, Assistant Strength Coach |
| 2006 | LSU, Intern |
| 2004-2005 | Westgate (La.) High School, Defensive Coordinator |
| 2003 | New Iberia (La.) High School, Defensive Coordinator |
| NFL PLAYERS COACHED BY COREY RAYMOND | |||||
| Name | Team | Pick | Pos. | College | Draft Year |
| Jay Ward | Minnesota Vikings | Round 4, Pick 32, 134 Overall | CB | LSU | 2023 |
| Cordale Flott | N.Y. Giants | Round 3, Pick 17, 81 Overall | CB | LSU | 2022 |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | Houston | Round 1, Pick 3, 3 Overall | CB | LSU | 2022 |
| Jacoby Stevens | Philadelphia | Round 6, Pick 40, 224 Overall | S | LSU | 2021 |
| Grant Delpit | Cleveland | Round 2, Pick 12, 44 Overall | S | LSU | 2020 |
| Kristian Fulton | Tennessee | Round 2, Pick 29, 61 Overall | CB | LSU | 2020 |
| Greedy Williams | Cleveland | Round 2, Pick 14, 46 Overall | CB | LSU | 2019 |
| Donte Jackson | Carolina | Round 2, Pick 23, 55 Overall | CB | LSU | 2018 |
| Jamal Adams | N.Y. Jets | Round 1, Pick 6, 6 Overall | S | LSU | 2017 |
| Tre’Davious White | Buffalo | Round 1, Pick 27, 27 Overall | CB | LSU | 2017 |
| Rashard Robinson | San Francisco | Round 4, Picker 35, 133 Overall | CB | LSU | 2016 |
| Jalen Mills | Philadelphia | Round 7, Pick 12, 233 Overall | S | LSU | 2016 |
| Jalen Collins | Atlanta | Round 2, Pick 10, 42 Overall | CB | LSU | 2015 |
| Stanley Jean-Baptiste | New Orleans | Round 2, Pick 26, 58 Overall | CB | Nebraska | 2014 |
| Nevin Lawson | Detroit | Round 4, Pick 33, 133 Overall | CB | Utah State | 2014 |
| Tharold Simon | Seattle | Round 5, Pick5, 138 Overall | CB | LSU | 2013 |
| Eric Reid | San Francisco | Round 1, Pick 18, 18 Overall | S | LSU | 2013 |
| Tyrann Mathieu | Arizona | Round 3, Pick 7, 69 Overall | S | LSU | 2013 |
| Damion Stafford | Tennessee | Round 7, Pick 42, 248 Overall | S | Nebraska | 2013 |
| Alfonso Dennard | New England | Round 7, Pick 17, 224 Overall | CB | Nebraska | 2012 |
| Curtis Marsh | Philadelphia | Round 3, Pick 26, 90 Overall | CB | Utah State | 2011 |
| NFL PLAYERS RECRUITED BY COREY RAYMOND | |||||
| Name | Team | Pick | Pos. | College | Draft Year |
| Jay Ward | Minnesota Vikings | Round 4, Pick 32, 134 Overall | CB | LSU | 2023 |
| Cordale Flott | N.Y. Giants | Round 3, Pick 17, 81 Overall | CB | LSU | 2022 |
| Derek Stingley Jr. | Houston | Round 1, Pick 3, 3 Overall | CB | LSU | 2022 |
| JaCoby Stevens | Philadelphia | Round 6, Pick 40, 224 Overall | S | LSU | 2021 |
| Kelvin Joseph | Dallas | Round 2, Pick 12, 44 Overall | CB | LSU | 2021 |
| Kary Vincent | Denver | Round 7, Pick 9, 237 Overall | CB | LSU | 2021 |
| Grant Delpit | Cleveland | Round 2, Pick 12, 44 Overall | S | LSU | 2020 |
| Kristian Fulton | Tennessee | Round 2, Pick 29, 61 Overall | CB | LSU | 2020 |
| Patrick Queen | Baltimore | Round 1, Pick 28, 28 Overall | LB | LSU | 2020 |
| Greedy Williams | Cleveland | Round 2, Pick 14, 36 Overall | CB | LSU | 2019 |
| Donte Jackson | Carolina | Round 2, Pick 23, 55 Overall | CB | LSU | 2018 |
| Russell Gage | Atlanta | Round 6, Pick 20, 194 Overall | WR | LSU | 2018 |
| Davon Godchaux | Miami | Round 5, Pick 35, 178 Overall | DT | LSU | 2017 |
| Jamal Adams | N.Y. Jets | Round 1, Pick 6, 6 Overall | S | LSU | 2017 |
| Tre’Davious White | Buffalo | Round 1, Pick 27, 27 Overall | CB | LSU | 2017 |
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