Zac Etheridge was captain of the Auburn team for the 2010 national title.
A former Auburn defender should be part of Bryan Harsin’s coaching staff.
Zac Etheridge is being hired as a Tigers defensive back coach, sources told AL.com.
AL.com had previously reported that Etheridge has emerged as a prime target for the job.
Etheridge, an Auburn team captain for the 2010 national title, has coached the cornerbacks in Houston for the past two seasons, following stops in Louisiana (2018) and Western Carolina (2016-17).
The 32-year-old was recently selected as a member of the 35-year-old Coach Leadership Institute under the American Football Coaching Association.
Matt Zenitz is a senior football reporter for the SEC at Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.
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