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The Florida Gators coaching staff has another open spot for 2021. This time it’s a big one.

Dan Mullen will hang a “Now Hiring” sign for a new offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Florida’s current OC Brian Johnson is headed to the NFL. He’s slotted to serve as the quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Johnson played at Utah and learned from then-Utes QB coach Dan Mullen his freshman year. Mullen even offered that scholarship. After some time as the offensive coordinator/QB coach at Utah, the young Johnson reunited with Mullen at Mississippi State to run the quarterback room.

Johnson then came with Mullen to Florida in 2018 where fans saw a return of offensive prowess and great quarterback play. Florida promoted Johnson to OC in 2020 and Florida’s offense lit up the scoreboard with Kyle Trask at the helm. The Gators averaged nearly 40 points and over 500 yards per game in 12 games with Johnson at OC.

Regarded as a top assistant, the 33-year-old Johnson’s been a hot commodity this offseason. He interviewed for several positions including the head coach jobs at Boise State and South Carolina.

Now, he’ll lead a room featuring Carson Wentz —who is looking to right the ship on his young career— and former Alabama and Oklahoma standout Jalen Hurts.