Tennessee Adds NFL Veteran Marion Hobby to Defensive Staff

The Tennessee Volunteers football program is bolstering its defensive coaching staff by adding Marion Hobby, a veteran with extensive NFL and college coaching experience. Hobby, a former first-team All-SEC defensive end for Tennessee and a third-round NFL draft pick in 1990, has coached at both the collegiate and professional levels, including a stint as Clemson's co-defensive coordinator during their 2016 national championship season. He most recently served as the Cincinnati Bengals' defensive line coach and has also worked with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins. Hobby's return to Tennessee marks a full-circle moment, as he previously served as an assistant strength coach for the Volunteers and played under legendary coach Johnny Majors. His addition is expected to further strengthen an already formidable Tennessee defense, which ranked among the nation's best in key defensive metrics last season. Tennessee has also added other experienced coaches with NFL backgrounds this offseason, underscoring the program's commitment to returning to the College Football Playoff.