proven DT development coach with Big Ten roots
Larry Black is a strong fit if you want a defensive line coach who has turned steady, year-over-year improvement into measurable run-defense gains: at Vanderbilt, his unit helped lift the rushing defense from 104th nationally in 2023 to 52nd in 2024, and then to 18th in 2025, while also improving sack production. As a former Indiana defensive tackle with 127 career tackles in 48 games, he brings credibility, toughness, and a player-first perspective that typically translates well in the trenches.
