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.