After the news broke that defensive line coach Tracy Rocker would be joining the South Carolina staff, it has now been reported that Chris Rumph will also be on the move. Rumph has coached the outside linebackers while holding the title of co-defensive coordinator since arriving in Knoxville with Jeremy Pruitt.
He will now jump to the NFL ranks, joining the staff of the Houston Texans. He creates a second defensive opening for Pruitt to fill, following Rocker’s departure. Rocker’s contract expired on January 31st.
Inside linebackers coach Kevin Sherrer also joined the NFL ranks, jumping to the New York Giants last month.