Florida Gators Appoint Vinnie Sunseri Co-Defensive Coordinator

Vinnie Sunseri has been appointed as the co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the Florida Gators football team, replacing Austin Armstrong who departed for the University of Houston. Sunseri, a former Alabama player, brings a wealth of experience from both the college and NFL levels, having previously served as the safeties coach at Washington and worked with the New England Patriots. During his tenure at Washington in 2024, the defense ranked first in the Big Ten for passing defense, allowing 166.5 yards per game. Sunseri was initially set to join Jacksonville State as their defensive coordinator before accepting the position at Florida. His hiring adds to the Gators' coaching staff's ties to Washington and the New England Patriots, and his father, Sal Sunseri, is a notable figure in college and NFL coaching circles, further highlighting the family's football legacy.