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D.J. Durkin

Current Position

Defensive Coordinator

Linebackers Coach

Coach Salaries Index

Alma Mater-

Degree-

Age48

High School-

HometownYoungstown, OH

Durkin News

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BREAKING: 4-star LB Isaac McNeil commits to Auburn

Jeffrey Lee•06/02/26

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4-star LB Isaac McNeil visits Auburn ahead of Tuesday decision

Jeffrey Lee•05/31/26

Alex Golesh-Byrum Brown-Auburn Tigers Auburn football

Auburn spring intel: Byrum Brown's leadership, Jeremiah Cobb buzz, transfer standouts

Pete Nakos•05/15/26

Auburn Interim HC DJ Durkin

Alex Golesh releases statement on decision to retain DJ Durkin as defensive coordinator

Nick Schultz•12/02/25

Alex Golesh, Auburn

David Pollack offers high praise for Alex Golesh hire at Auburn

Dan Morrison•12/02/25

college football coaching carousel insider penn state virginia tech

College football coaching carousel: Latest intel at Penn State, LSU & UF filling out staff & more

Pete Nakos•12/02/25

Coaching History

Auburn

Defensive Coordinator2024 - present

Texas A&M

Defensive Coordinator2022 - 2023

Ole Miss

Co-Defensive Coordinator2020 - 2021

Atlanta

Player Personnel Analyst2019 - 2019

Maryland

Head Coach2015 - 2018

Florida

Defensive Coordinator2013 - 2014

Florida

Linebackers Coach2010 - 2012

Stanford

Defensive Ends Coach2007 - 2009