July 3, 2026

Paul Rhoads leaving Ohio State football analyst position for high school coaching job


Gulf Shores (Ala.) High School announced Thursday it has hired Ohio State football analyst Paul Rhoads as its defensive coordinator. Nathan Baird, cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — Earlier this week, new Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles mentioned Paul Rhoads as among the resources he used while getting up to speed on the roster. Now Rhoads is joining those who have departed the Buckeyes’ defensive staff since last season. After one season as an analyst he was announced Thursday night as the new defensive coordinator at Gulf Shores (Ala.) High School. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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