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Brad White

Defensive Coordinator, University of Florida

SEC Defensive Coordinator | Teacher-driven development | Faith, Family & Football

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University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Member joined May, 2026

Principles

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Points-first Defense

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Play fast | Attack pressure points | Teach the eyes

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Development over scheme ego

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Pace and violence

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Situational mastery

Influences

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Jon Sumrall

Head Coach, University of Florida

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Mark Stoops

Head Coach, University of Kentucky

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Dean Hood

Defensive Coordinator, Wake Forest University

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Brad Lambert

Defensive Coordinator, Wake Forest University

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Chuck Pagano

Head Coach, Indianapolis Colts

Personal Statement

I build defenses that play fast, understand where their eyes belong, and attack pressure points with confidence. My job is to develop talented players into trusted playmakers and young men, with a points-first mindset on every possession.

Coach Biography

Brad White is the defensive coordinator for the Florida Gators, bringing SEC-tested leadership, NFL experience, and a proven record of player development to Gainesville. At Kentucky, his defenses produced seven consecutive top-45 FBS finishes from 2018–24, four top-25 national defenses, six bowl appearances, and 14 ...

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Achievements

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Feb 2025
Kentucky defensive run

Six bowl appearances while White’s defenses ranked top-20 nationally across 2018–25 in scoring defense average, point...

Feb 2024
Player development

14 defensive NFL Draft picks coached at Kentucky, including six selected in the top two rounds