Two Realistic, Two Unrealistic Defensive Coordinator Candidates For Georgia Tech To Consider

Georgia Tech is once again going to be searching for a new defensive coordinator.

With the news today of the Yellow Jackets letting go of defensive coordinator Jason Semore, the next question is who is next. Who should be the next coordinator in charge of the defense that has struggled in 2026 and for a lot of the Brent Key era? Let's take a look at several candidates who Georgia Tech should keep in mind and consider.

Phil Parker (Iowa)

Iowa has been a staple in college football for its defense and has also ranked highly statistically. This year, Iowa has the No.5 run defense (81.9 rushing yards allowed per game), No.9 total defense (276.7 total yards allowed per game), and the No.7 third-down…