Gators head coach Billy Napier received a strong endorsement Tuesday for the on-field coaching staff he has assembled. (File photo)
Napier’s Staff Receives A+ Grading from 247Sports
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | Football
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Billy Napier's first game as Florida's head coach is more than seven months away, but he has already passed the test according to a prominent national website.
Napier aced the task of filling out his on-field coaching staff according to 247Sports.com.
In one of the busiest coaching carousel cycles in recent memory, Florida was one of 29 programs in the nation to hire a new head football coach. And since his arrival at UF on Dec. 5, one of Napier's top priorities has been to build the staff that will help him lead the Gators to the top.
"Our first task will be hiring a quality coaching and support staff," Napier said during his introductory press conference. "I firmly believe that hiring talented people with integrity in an organization decides how far we go."
247Sports released its grades Tuesday for the new on-field coaching staffs at the 29 schools, ranking Napier and company as the No. 1 group in the nation. Brent Venables's staff at Oklahoma and Dan Lanning's crew in Oregon followed Florida at second and third, respectively.
Here is the complete list:
1. FLORIDA: A+
2. OKLAHOMA: A
3. OREGON: A
4. LSU: A
5. TEXAS TECH: A
6. GEORGIA SOUTHERN: A-
7. USC: B+
8. SMU: B+
9. COLORADO STATE: B+
10. NOTRE DAME: B
11. WASHINGTON STATE: B
12. MIAMI: B-
13. WASHINGTON: B-
14. DUKE: B-
15. FIU: B-
16. VIRGINIA TECH: C+
17. UCONN: C+
18. LOUISIANA: C
19. TROY: C
20. LOUISIANA TECH: C
21. VIRGINIA: C-
22. FRESNO STATE: C-
23. TEMPLE: C-
24. TCU: D+
25. NEVADA: D+
26. UMASS: D+
27. NEW MEXICO STATE: D
28. AKRON: D
HAWAII: TBD
The rating of each school was determined according to different variables, including each of the school's situation—salary pool, facilities, level of competition and expectations, among others. 247Sports also used feedback from coaches and industry insiders.
Although Florida's on-field personnel was finalized last week, several other staffs around the country continue to be filled. Therefore, the current grades and ratings are subject to change.
Here is a look at Florida's on-field coaching staff:
Billy Napier – Head Coach
Patrick Toney – Co-Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
Rob Sale – Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
Sean Spencer – Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line
Jabbar Juluke – Associate Head Coach - Offense / Running Backs
Corey Raymond – Assistant Head Coach - Defense / Cornerbacks
Keary Colbert – Wide Receivers
Darnell Stapleton – Offensive Line
William Peagler – Tight Ends
Mike Peterson – Outside Linebackers
Jay Bateman – Inside Linebackers
In addition to his on-field staff, Napier named Mark Hocke associate head coach / director of football strength and conditioning.
Napier aced the task of filling out his on-field coaching staff according to 247Sports.com.
In one of the busiest coaching carousel cycles in recent memory, Florida was one of 29 programs in the nation to hire a new head football coach. And since his arrival at UF on Dec. 5, one of Napier's top priorities has been to build the staff that will help him lead the Gators to the top.
"Our first task will be hiring a quality coaching and support staff," Napier said during his introductory press conference. "I firmly believe that hiring talented people with integrity in an organization decides how far we go."
247Sports released its grades Tuesday for the new on-field coaching staffs at the 29 schools, ranking Napier and company as the No. 1 group in the nation. Brent Venables's staff at Oklahoma and Dan Lanning's crew in Oregon followed Florida at second and third, respectively.
Here is the complete list:
1. FLORIDA: A+
2. OKLAHOMA: A
3. OREGON: A
4. LSU: A
5. TEXAS TECH: A
6. GEORGIA SOUTHERN: A-
7. USC: B+
8. SMU: B+
9. COLORADO STATE: B+
10. NOTRE DAME: B
11. WASHINGTON STATE: B
12. MIAMI: B-
13. WASHINGTON: B-
14. DUKE: B-
15. FIU: B-
16. VIRGINIA TECH: C+
17. UCONN: C+
18. LOUISIANA: C
19. TROY: C
20. LOUISIANA TECH: C
21. VIRGINIA: C-
22. FRESNO STATE: C-
23. TEMPLE: C-
24. TCU: D+
25. NEVADA: D+
26. UMASS: D+
27. NEW MEXICO STATE: D
28. AKRON: D
HAWAII: TBD
The rating of each school was determined according to different variables, including each of the school's situation—salary pool, facilities, level of competition and expectations, among others. 247Sports also used feedback from coaches and industry insiders.
Although Florida's on-field personnel was finalized last week, several other staffs around the country continue to be filled. Therefore, the current grades and ratings are subject to change.
Here is a look at Florida's on-field coaching staff:
Billy Napier – Head Coach
Patrick Toney – Co-Defensive Coordinator / Safeties
Rob Sale – Offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line
Sean Spencer – Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Line
Jabbar Juluke – Associate Head Coach - Offense / Running Backs
Corey Raymond – Assistant Head Coach - Defense / Cornerbacks
Keary Colbert – Wide Receivers
Darnell Stapleton – Offensive Line
William Peagler – Tight Ends
Mike Peterson – Outside Linebackers
Jay Bateman – Inside Linebackers
In addition to his on-field staff, Napier named Mark Hocke associate head coach / director of football strength and conditioning.
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