Another rumored assistant for Josh Heupel’s staff appears to be coming to fruition. Willie Martinez, a former Tennessee assistant and longtime SEC defensive coach, is headed back to Knoxville. Both Pete Thamel and John Brice are reporting that the deal is done.
Source: Tennessee has finalized a deal to make Willie Martinez the defensive backs coach. He brings 14 years of SEC experience, including time at Georgia, Tennessee and Auburn.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) February 17, 2021
Sources: @Vol_Football & @coachjoshheupel have added veteran assistant Willie Martinez to their defensive staff on #RockyTop Martinez to coach defensive backs, new DC Tim Banks also an expert working with safeties: https://t.