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Former Alabama assistant coach interviews for Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator position

The Atlanta Falcons recently interviewed former Alabama defensive backs coach Derrick Ansley for the defensive coordinator opening. Ansley is currently serving as the passing game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers.

Ansley was a member of Alabama’s coaching staff under the direction of former Alabama head coach Nick Saban. He had two separate stints with the Crimson Tide. He was a graduate assistant from 2010-2011. He returned to Tuscaloosa in 2016 and served as the defensive backs coach. Ansley coached players like Marlon Humphrey and Minkah Fitzpatrick.

Following his second stint with the Crimson Tide, Ansley was hired as the Oakland Raiders defensive backs coach.