Cardinals hire Notre Dame all-time rushing leader Autry Denson as running backs coach
Autry Denson, Notre Dame's all-time career rushing leader, has been hired Hank Aaron Jersey as the ' new running backs coach. Denson spent the last 12 years as a college coach that included the last four as the head coach of Charleston Southern.A Florida native, Denson broke into coaching at Florida's Pope John Paul II High School in 2010. He served as a running backs coach for three different schools from 2011-18. He had recently been named Julio Teheran Jersey the athletics director at Northwood Academy in Summerville, SC.Denson enjoyed a succe sful playing career that was highlighted by his time in South Bend from 1995-98. Denson ran for at least 1,100 yards in three consecutive seasons at Notre Dame. As a senior, Denson ran for 15 touchdowns while helping the Irish finish 22nd in the Final AP Poll. He capped off his college career with 130 yards and three touchdowns in the Irish's Gator Bowl matchup against Georgia Tech.Denson's 4,318 yards remains the highest career total in Irish history. Denson is second to Allen Pinkett in Notre Dame career touchdown runs (43), total touchdowns (46) and total scrimmage yards (4,750). Though he Atlanta Braves Jersey was drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh-round of the 1999 NFL Draft, Denson never played a regular season snap for Tampa in his four-year NFL career. He spent two seasons with the and one season apiece with the and .Denson the chance to coach in Arizona "an awesome opportunity." With the Cardinals, Denson will get the chance to work Josh Donaldson Jersey with two-time Pro Bowl running , a versatile player who has averaged 41 yards catches per year since 2018. Robbie Erlin Jersey A touchdown magnet, Conner found the end zone 26 times during his first two seasons in Arizona. The Cardinals will likely add to their backfield this offseason. , , , and are among the list of notable running backs who may be available at or before the start of the league's new year.