Former Kentucky Assistant Coach Bush Hamdan Joins Miami Dolphins as Quarterbacks Coach
A former Kentucky assistant coach is leaving the college ranks for the NFL, marking another high-profile departure from the Wildcats' coaching staff. Bush Hamdan, who spent the last two seasons as Kentucky's offensive coordinator, is set to join the Miami Dolphins as a quarterbacks coach, according to sources. This move comes just months after he accepted an associate head coach for offense role at Mississippi State, highlighting the rapid career trajectory of this rising star in college football coaching.
Hamdan, 39, previously worked in the NFL as the Falcons' quarterbacks coach, helping Matt Ryan achieve a top-10 ranking in passing yards in 2017. His experience in the NFL, combined with his success at Kentucky, makes him a highly sought-after coach in the NFL.
This is not the first time a former Kentucky assistant has made the jump to the NFL. Other notable examples include Liam Coen and Rich Scangarello, who also left the Wildcats for NFL coaching roles. The Dolphins' hiring of Hamdan further solidifies the team's commitment to building a strong coaching staff, with other former Kentucky assistants, such as Zach Yenser and Bobby Slowik, already on board.
Hamdan's departure from Kentucky comes as no surprise, given the trend of top assistants leaving for the NFL. The Wildcats' quick offensive stat profile under his leadership, including a high success rate and efficient play-calling, will be a challenge to replicate. However, the Dolphins' hiring of Hamdan is a strategic move that could significantly impact the team's performance in the upcoming season.
