HBCU national champion Jackson State has a coaching hole to fill as linebacker coach Chris Orr heads to the NFL. Orr, a former NFL player himself, is joining the Kansas City Chiefs. He is expected to join the staff as a quality control coach. Orr spent one season at Jackson State, joining head coach T.C. Taylor’s staff in May 2024. Jackson State went 11-2 last season, winning the SWAC title and claiming the HBCU national title after a win in the Celebration Bowl. The JSU defense was stellar, allowing 17 points per game and holding opposing rushing attacks to just 3.4 yards per carry. Chris Orr is the brother of Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr. His family has deep football roots, and Chris is now taking the next step in his coaching journey with one of the NFL’s most successful franchises.
