Texas adding WKU assistant Kwahn Drake to coaching staff

Texas is adding WKU defensive tackles coach Kwahn Drake to the staff as an assistant defensive line coach, Inside Texas has learned. Matt Zenitz was first to report.

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Drake has previous experience at Colorado and Kansas. He also has coached in professional football with the Houston Gamblers of the new USFL.

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In December of 2015, Drake was picked to participate in the AFCA 30 Under 30 Coaches’ Leadership Institute.

In addition to CU and KU, Drake has had stints with Eastern Illinois, Memphis, and Tulane.

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