The Penn State Nittany Lions added considerable experience to their staff this week, hiring former Temple head coach Stanley Drayton as their next running backs coach.
“Stan Drayton brings decades of experience coaching running backs at the highest levels to our program,” PSU head coach Jame Franklin said, via the team’s official website. “He is an important addition to our staff. His experience as a head coach and working alongside elite backs in his career will be invaluable to our running backs room. I am so excited to welcome Stan and his family, including his wife, Monique, and daughters, Amari and Anaya, to Happy Valley.”
Drayton joins Penn State after nearly three seasons with the Owls. He was fired with two games remaining this past season after compiling a 9-25 record.
Despite his ugly tenure at Temple, Drayton has a wealth of experience spanning both the college and NFL ranks. He previously served as running backs coach for the Chicago Bears (2015-2016) and an assistant coach for the Green Bay Packers (2001-2003).
“I am excited and honored to be joining this elite organization led by Coach Franklin,” said Drayton. “I have so much respect for the culture and program he has built here. Penn State has a rich running back tradition and a very talented running back room now. I am thrilled for this opportunity and am looking forward to getting to work.”
Over the course of his 32-year career, Drayton has spent 25 of those coaching running backs.
Drayton’s resume includes seven 1,000-yard rushers, five NFL Draft picks, and two All-Americans. Among those he’s coached are Bijan Robinson, Ezekiel Elliott, and Brian Westbrook.
