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Report: Auburn makes Kevin Steele highest-paid defensive coordinator in nation
On Wednesday, Auburn announced a new three-year extension for defensive coordinator Kevin Steele, and according to ESPN’s Chris Low, Steele’s new deal, which runs through 2022, makes him the highest paid defensive coordinator in the nation making $2.5 million per season.
Steele’s salary increase pushed him past Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables and Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko. Former LSU coordinator Dave Aranda, who was recently hired at Baylor, made $2.5 million as the highest paid in college football in 2019.
On Wednesday, Auburn announced a new three-year extension for defensive coordinator Kevin Steele, and according to ESPN’s Chris Low, Steele’s new deal, which runs through 2022, makes him the highest paid defensive coordinator in the nation making $2.5 million per season.
Steele’s salary increase pushed him past Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables and Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko. Former LSU coordinator Dave Aranda, who was recently hired at Baylor, made $2.5 million as the highest paid in college football in 2019.