MEMPHIS – David Johnson, the tight ends and running backs coach at Tulane University the past four seasons, has been hired by new Memphis football coach Mike Norvell, it was announced, Tuesday. Johnson will be the third hire for Norvell's coaching staff, joining current interim head coach Darrell Dickey and defensive coach Dan Lanning.
"David Johnson is deeply tied to Southern Louisiana and the state of Mississippi," Norvell said. "He is a legendary high school coach in New Orleans and also brings a wealth of collegiate coaching experience. He coached multiple positions at Millsaps College and, more recently, at Tulane.