New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall is already building a powerhouse staff for his inaugural season. Within days of his hiring, Sumrall has already added former Kentucky assistant Brad White as his defensive coordinator.

White joins Sumrall's staff after seven years as Kentucky's defensive coordinator under head coach Mark Stoops. The Gators announced the hiring on Thursday. Expand Tweet

Kentucky allowed 22.1 points per game under White from 2018 to 2025, a top-20 mark in the FBS, according to Florida's announcement. White was the leader of the Wildcats' stalwart defenses in their 10-win seasons in 2018 and 2021.

White got promoted to defensive coordinator after one year as Kentucky's outside linebackers coach. He has also been a defensive assistant with the Indianapolis Colts a

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