Texas A&M Hires Derek Shay From Kentucky as Coaching Shuffle Accelerates
The move reflects Mike Elko reshaping his staff following Collin Klein’s departure to Kansas State.
Overview
- Texas A&M has officially added former Kentucky tight ends coach Derek Shay to Mike Elko’s staff, with his exact title not yet disclosed.
- Christian Ellsworth will join Collin Klein at Kansas State, according to the latest reporting referenced by Aggies Wire.
- Shay completed his first season coaching tight ends at Kentucky after 16 months as the Wildcats’ senior offensive analyst and run game specialist.
- Kentucky now has a tight ends coach vacancy as new head coach Will Stein continues building his first staff.
- UT San Antonio offensive coordinator Justin Burke has been identified as a candidate for Kentucky’s open tight ends role.