Notre Dame Analyst Jevaughn Codlin Set to Join North Texas as Safeties Coach
Notre Dame is preparing to lose one of its most promising young staffers, as Jevaughn Codlin is expected to join North Texas as the program’s new safeties coach. Multiple sources confirmed the move, with Codlin’s departure marking another shakeup in South Bend’s defensive staff.
Codlin, who joined Notre Dame in February as an analyst and assistant defensive line coach, has quickly made a name for himself in coaching circles. A 2025 selection to the 247Sports “30Under30” list, Codlin is widely regarded as one of the rising stars in the profession - and it’s not hard to see why. His versatility, energy, and recruiting chops have made him a valuable asset at every stop.
Before arriving at Notre Dame, Codlin spent two seasons at West Virginia as a graduate assistant under Neal Brown. Now, Brown - recently named head coach at North Texas - is bringing Codlin with him as part of his initial staff rebuild.
It's a reunion that makes a lot of sense. Brown knows what Codlin brings to the table, and clearly, he wants that energy and expertise as he reshapes the Mean Green defense.
Codlin’s coaching resume already shows impressive range. While his title at Notre Dame centered on the defensive line, he’s also made a strong impact in the secondary - particularly on the recruiting trail.
He was a key figure in securing commitments from several highly touted defensive backs, including 2027 four-star cornerbacks Ace Alston and Xavier Hasan. Codlin also played a major role in landing 2026 prospects Ayden Pouncey and Khary Adams, both of whom project as future contributors in the Irish secondary.
That recruiting success speaks volumes about Codlin’s ability to connect with players and families - a crucial skill in today’s college football landscape. And it’s not just about landing talent; Codlin’s coaching versatility allows him to work across multiple position groups, making him a valuable tool in any defensive staff’s toolbox.
His departure adds to a growing list of vacancies on Notre Dame’s coaching staff. The Irish are already in the market for a new linebackers coach after Max Bullough left for Michigan State, along with his assistant Tre Reader. With Codlin now heading to Denton, the Irish will need to fill a third key role on the defensive side of the ball.
For North Texas, this is a savvy hire. Codlin brings youth, energy, and a growing reputation in both coaching and recruiting - not to mention a familiarity with Brown’s system. For Notre Dame, it’s another sign that their staff continues to produce coaching talent that’s in demand across the country.
Codlin himself summed up his coaching philosophy earlier this year with a tweet that’s become something of a personal motto: *“The energy is contagious. If you juiceless, you’re useless.”
- That kind of mindset is exactly what North Texas is betting on as they look to build something new under Brown. And if Codlin’s trajectory continues, this likely won’t be the last time we hear his name tied to a major coaching move.