Simpson leaves Falcons to return to Hurricanes

Jess Simpson, Falcons defensive line/tackles coach.

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Atlanta Falcons | Jan 14, 2021

By D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons defensive line/tackles coach Jess Simpson is returning to the college ranks with the Miami Hurricanes, the school announced Thursday.

Simpson, the legendary high school coach who led Buford High School to seven state titles, joined the Falcons’ staff in 2017. He went to coach the defensive line at Miami before returning to the staff in 2019.

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