Notre Dame Football Welcomes Aaron Henry as New Defensive Backs Coach

Notre Dame Football Welcomes Aaron Henry as New Defensive Backs Coach

Notre Dame football is set to welcome Aaron Henry as the new defensive backs coach, replacing Mike Mickens. Henry has an extensive coaching history, starting as a graduate assistant at Arkansas in 2014 and most recently serving as the defensive coordinator at Illinois. During his time at Illinois, Henry's defense produced several All-American caliber players and saw multiple players drafted into the NFL. As the defensive coordinator, Henry's defense showed improvement over the years, with notable achievements in player awards and rankings within the Big Ten conference.

Henry's recruiting efforts at Illinois have also been noteworthy, with successful recruitment of key players who have made significant contributions to the team. His hire comes after the departure of Mike Mickens, and the team still has one coaching position to fill. Stay tuned to Irish Illustrated for updates on the coaching search and other news related to the Notre Dame football program.