Report: Texas A&M trying to lure NFL assistant right before National Signing Day
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Jimbo Fisher is trying to make a sneaky late move just before National Signing Day.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Texas A&M is trying to hire San Diego Chargers assistant defensive line coach Eric Henderson for a position on staff.
Right before national signing day, Texas A&M is trying to hire #Chargers assistant DL coach Eric Henderson for a position on their staff, source said. One of nation’s top recruiters, he has deep ties in Louisiana and Texas.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 27, 2018
The former Georgia Tech and NFL defensive lineman was with the Chargers in 2017, and his previous 5 seasons were in the college ranks. He spent 3 seasons on Oklahoma State’s staff, and he spent the 2016 season at Texas-San Antonio, where he served as the defensive line coach.
Henderson is a New Orleans native, which would add to Fisher’s recruiting ties in the area. The Aggies have a bit of work to do with only 10 signed in their 2018 class. Perhaps Henderson would give Fisher the late boost he needs to close his first class strong.
The second National Signing Day is set for Feb. 7. Texas A&M currently has the No. 35 class in the 247sports rankings.
Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Down South. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.
