UCLA's New Defensive Coordinator Inks Lucrative Contract

The former NFL player is getting the big bucks to help revamp UCLA's defense

The UCLA Bruins are gearing up for an even more spectacular 2023 season than the one they experienced in 2022. With head coach Chip Kelly leading the charge, there's no doubt they won't be lacking in scoring prowess. However, there's one area they urgently need to address: their defense. In 2022, the Bruins struggled mightily, ranking at the bottom in several key statistical categories. They allowed too many points, gave up too many yards, and had trouble stopping opponents on third down.

But fear not, Bruins fans, because the team has taken a significant step to turn things around. They made a big move in February by bringing in D'Anton Lynn as their new defensive coordinator. Lynn's task won't be an easy one, but the UCLA administration is showing their faith in him by offering a record-breaking annual salary of $1.02 million, the highest ever for a Bruins assistant in this position.

Lynn, 33, is a young and promising coach. He is a former player and coach in the NFL; in 2022, he was the safety coach for the Baltimore Ravens, and this will be his first time coaching at the collegiate level. 

With Lynn on board, the expectations are high for a complete overhaul of the defense. The Bruins' faithful are eager to witness how he'll utilize his NFL expertise to reshape the team's defensive strategies.

The Bruins are determined to leave their defensive woes behind in 2022 and usher in a new era on that side of the ball. With Lynn at the helm on defense, there's a sense of optimism and anticipation among fans.

We cannot wait to see how he revamps the Bruin defense.