Jesse Minter has left the Michigan Wolverines to take a new position as defensive coordinator after two seasons.
Minter clarified on social media on Tuesday night that he will not be returning to Ann Arbor, but it is unclear precisely where he is
heading. Rumor has it that he is going to be Jim Harbaugh’s defensive coordinator in Los Angeles.
As soon as Minter arrived in Michigan, he had a significant influence. at his first season at Ann Arbor, he led a Michigan defense that
finished sixth in the NCAA in total defense, seventh in scoring defense and rushing defense, and seventh in pass efficiency defense. He
was a nominee for the Broyles Award. From the defense, three players (Mazi Smith, D.J. Turner II, and Mike
This last season, Michigan’s defense improved even more, allowing only 247.0 yards per game—a lower total than any other college
football club. In addition, Minter’s team committed the fourth-highest number of turnovers in the nation (27) while giving up the
fewest passing touchdowns (eight), the fifth-fewest rushing yards (90.0), and the fifth-fewest rushing touchdowns (nine).
A few defenders were recognized for their individual efforts; Sports Illustrated named Will Johnson an All-American, while ESPN,
FOX, and TSN selected Mike Sainristil an All-American. Sainristil is among the players anticipated to hear their name called during
the April draft, along with a number of other defense players from this past season who will go on to have NFL careers.
Before coming to Michigan, Minter coached in the NFL for four seasons, all with the Baltimore Ravens, where he was the defensive
backs coach in 2020. Before moving to Michigan, he was the defensive coordinator and safeties coach at Vanderbilt.
To say that Minter would be missed around here would be an understatement. Without their strong defense and the inventive
strategies he threw at rival teams in pivotal games, the Wolverines would not have won a national title this past season.
It’s unknown right now who will take Minter’s position as Michigan’s defensive coordinator, but we wish Minter success on his next
endeavor and will keep you informed while Michigan searches for a replacement.
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