Tennessee's Josh Heupel Announces Three Assistant Coach Hires

by Staff Reporter

February 19, 20251 Comments

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel announced three assistant coach hires this week.

-Analyst Levorn "Chop" Harbin has been promoted to outside linebackers coach.
-Analyst Evan Crabtree has been promoted to special teams coordinator.
-John Bonamego has been hired as assistant special teams coach

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Both Harbin and Crabtree have served on Heupel's Tennessee staff as analysts. Bonamego joins the staff with 35 years of experience at the professional or college level, including six stints with NFL teams as a special teams coordinator or assistant.

"We are excited about the cohesiveness of our coaching staff," Heupel said. "Chop and Evan understand the culture and standard of excellence that we have built here over the past four years. Both have strong relationships with our players, and it will make for a seamless transition as we get ready for spring practice. Chop has been a valuable part of our recruiting efforts.

"We have taken great pride in our special teams units being among the best in the country since we arrived here. Evan has played a pivotal role in that success. John owns nearly two decades of coaching special teams at the highest level. As a former head coach, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge into our program."