Miami defensive line coach Jason Taylor is the only on-field staff member remaining from the 2024 defense. Defensive coordinator Lance Guidry was fired and co-defensive line coach Joe Salave’a, cornerbacks coach Chevis Jackson and linebackers coach Derek Nicholson left for other positions.
Taylor began his collegiate career with Miami as a defensive analyst in 2022. After one season on the Miami staff, head coach Mario Cristobal promoted Taylor to co-defensive line coach with Salave’a in 2023. Taylor has become an elite recruiter, especially with Salave’a developing the Miami defensive linemen.
Miami DL Rueben Bain won the 2023 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. Taylor was the 75th-ranked recruiter nationally after finishing third in the 2024 cycle. Taylor’s status as a Pro Football Hall of Fame DL has helped him secure elite DL for Miami in the last two classes…