Career Path: Josh Gattis began his coaching career in 2010 as an offensive graduate assistant with North Carolina. After taking over the wide receiver coach position for Western Michigan, Gattis built a relationship with current Penn State head coach James Franklin. This led to a 6-year tenure under Franklin, two with Vanderbilt as the wide receivers coach, and four with Penn State as wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator. Following a move to the SEC, Gattis landed his current gig as wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator under Nick Saban with powerhouse Alabama.
Buzz Surrounding the Hire: Immediately following the news of a coaching change in Charlotte, Gattis’ name was mentioned by national media members Barton Simmons and Bruce Feldman.