Report: Ole Miss targeting Michigan’s Chris Partridge for defensive coordinator

Lane Kiffin is trying to fill out his coaching staff at Ole Miss and has a candidate in mind for defensive coordinator.

According to a report from ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren, Kiffin is targeting Chris Partride for defensive coordinator.

According to a source, Lane Kiffin is targeting Chris Partridge as defensive coordinator at Ole Miss. Partridge has been one of Michigan’s best recruiters and has had multiple job offers in the past.

— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) December 31, 2019

Partridge has been at Michigan since 2015. He started off as a director of player personnel, then became a special teams and linebackers coach, and is in his second season as special teams coordinator and safeties coach. As VanHaaren said, Partridge is regarded as a strong recruiter, which is something Kiffin values.

Other hires to the staff made by Kiffin include: Jeff Lebby (offensive coordinator), Kevin Smith (assistant coach) and Wilson Love (head strength and conditioning coach).