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Breaking: Brian Kelly Expected To Hire Former LSU Star DT Kyle Williams As New DL Coach

by Staff Reporter

March 6, 202554 Comments

Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Multiple sources are reporting that Brian Kelly is expected to hire former LSU star defensive tackle Kyle Williams as the Tigers' new defensive line coach.

Williams was most recently serving as the defensive coordinator at his alma mater, Ruston High School, where he began his coaching career in 2020. He will replace Bo Davis, who recently took a job with the New Orleans Saints.

Williams played at LSU from 2002 to 2005, appearing in 46 games with 33 starts, and was the starting defensive tackle on the 2003 National Championship team.

The Ruston native was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the 5th round of the 2006 NFL Draft and played with the franchise from 2006 to 2018. He was a Second-team All-Pro in 2010 and a six-time Pro Bowler.

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SOL2•3 months

GOAT

Froman•3 months

I’m not going to pretend like I have any idea what kind of d of coach he will be, but just bringing back one of the best defensive tackles we’ve ever had is enough to get me excited to have him.

Ghost of Colby•3 months

A true GOAT. A legend from Ruston, Louisiana to Buffalo, NY.

gizmothepug•3 months

Great news. IMO he’s one of, if not the most underrated D-Linemen to come out of LSU.

504Plethora•3 months

Excellent Hire!

KennabraTiger•3 months

frick YES

brewdrees•3 months

We bike!!!!!

RightWingTiger•3 months

Sweet arse!!!

LSUPilot07•3 months

Sweet baby Jesus thank you! Want to talk about skins on the wall for receipts to see? How about a 13 year NFL career all with the same team with 6 of those seasons being in the pro bowl.

LSUPilot07•3 months

If anyone can reach the finer points if how to play nose tackle, it’s Kyle Williams. Love the hire. I would have liked Al Davis too but Williams was far and away my top choice.

CrystalPreserves•3 months

Great hire. Next up for O Line coach should be Kevin Mawai

KING NOLA•3 months

Why? When we got one of the best o-line coaches and recruiters in the fricking world in Brad Davis, make it make sense.

QB•3 months

you have to be joking. Our oline is way belows average. One really good OT and the rest are average at best. Recruiting would improve 10fold with KM in the living room with HoF credentials.

CrystalPreserves•3 months

@King Nola - not taking away from the current coach. I love the coach we have. I just meant for the next time the OL Coach position opens.

El Jefe de Tu Mama•3 months

Ok, young men. You have a 6 time pro-bowler to learn from. As a side note, he must really want to be at LSU, he does not need the money.

ponyman•3 months

I think this is an absolutely great hire.

pitchandcatch27•3 months

Best hire by CBK, he will make our defensive line bad arse. He loves LSU and will teach LSU toughness that has been lacking. GEAUX TIGERS!

LuckyTiger57•3 months

Wow! What a great pick!

DUKE87•3 months

I acknowledge he was a beast at LSU and professionally. I feel he lacks any college level coaching experience. He’s currently a HS DC. I thought a big name experienced DL coach would be what’s needed. Maybe I’m wrong though.

GoneFishing21•3 months

Watch the interviews of other pros who talk about how he made them better. I think he will be okay.

SouthernInsanity•3 months

It could be for a recruiting advantage to LSU first and he can grow as a DL coach.

Tigers4Lyfe•3 months

Don't feel like he lacks college level coaching. He has none.

Does it mean he won't be worth a flip? I'll take a wait and see approach.

Shooter•3 months

Love the hire! He got the knowledge and work ethic to make LSU's defensive line one of the best! I think the players will love him.

KING NOLA•3 months

I always loved me some Kyle at DT, but as an SEC DT Coach? I have no doubt he will be able to teach this kids how to play the position. But the two most important things, I don't know. First, can he recruit at the SEC level, he's never done it before, can he convince these 2026 DT studs to commit to LSU? And second, can Kyle convince the studs we have in-house to stay and prevent the mass exodus that's being predicted? Nobody knows how Big Kyle is going to do especially making these kids believe and trust in him, remember he's replacing an f'ing legend. And there is that wise ole saying, "It's best to replace the guy who replaced a legend than being the guy who replaced a legend. GOOD LUCK KYLE AND CONGRATS!!!!!

BCLA•3 months

His career earnings and longevity in the NFL should be enough to convince anyone.

Datbayoubengal•3 months

How much convincing does a kid in the NIL era need from a guy that was an All Pro and 6 time pro bowler, who won a national championship
and was an All American, in addition to making 70 mill during his 13 year NFL career?

CharlesLSU•3 months

I agree but let’s recall how Kevin Mawae was often thought unfit as oline coach……I’d say on par with Kyle’s NFL success, no?

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Michael T. Tiger•3 months

All I know is when Marcus Spears was getting bouquets, all he did was deflect and talk about how Kyle Williams “can play this game.”

Considering the timing and what we’ve seen Kyle do on and off the field, this is a hire I’m good with until proven otherwise.

Mr Cell Phone•3 months

This is big time Kyle is a leader, a true professional at his craft a blue collar guy happy for him he is a Tiger .

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