After much speculation, former Ducks defensive coordinator Jim Leavitt, who resigned from his position earlier in 2019 has a new job. He has been hired as an defensive analyst for Florida State University.
SOURCE: #FSU is hiring Jim Leavitt as an analyst. He is expected to help DC Harlon Barnett by bringing another experienced voice in the def. staff room to aid w/ game-planning. Leavitt was Willie Taggart’s DC when he took an Oregon D that ranked No. 115 and improved it to No. 32.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) September 11, 2019
While the Seminoles' offense has tangibly improved under offensive coordinator Kendall Briles, the defense has languished under DC Harlon Barnett.