It came as a relative shock when it was announced that Ron Roberts would not return to Dave Aranda's Baylor staff. Ranking in the bottom third of the Big 12 in most defensive categories, though, called for a change.

So, that leaves us with one pressing question: who's next?

The following shortlist is based on Aranda's coaching tree, current successful defensive minds and downright crazy dreams that just might come true.

Corey Raymond | Cornerbacks, Florida

Raymond would be a home run hire. The former cornerbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at LSU, Raymond was in Baton Rouge during the entirety of Aranda's stint with the Tigers. His 2019 secondary at LSU forced opposing quarterbacks into an average of 18-35 for 223 yards and just 1.3 touchdown passes per game. The unit also nabbed 16 interceptions thanks to big names like Derek Stingley Jr. and Kristian Fulton.

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