CLEMSON — Clemson defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin got a significant raise Friday, as Clemson University’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee approved adding one-year to eight of the Tigers’ on the field coaches.
Besides Goodwin, six others also received raises.
Defensive ends coach Chris Rumph and offensive line coach Matt Luke had their contracts approved on December 4, 2023 when they were officially hired on Dabo Swinney’s staff.
Goodwin received a $550,000 raise Friday, as his annual compensation increased from $850,000 to $1.4 million. The raise makes him the second highest paid coach on Swinney’s staff. Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley, who did not receive a raise, is making $1.75 million annually.
In 2023, Clemson led the ACC in total defense (287.8 ypg), while ranking No. 8 nationally. The Tigers also ranked inside the top 10 nationally in eight other defensive categories, including pass defense (No. 8: 173.2 ypg) and interceptions (T 10th: 16).
Defensive ends coach Nick Eason also joined the $1 million club. Clemson’s defensive tackles coach and run game coordinator will make $1.1 million this coming season, a $300,000 raise.
Luke will make $975,000 this year, while Rumph will make $950,000. They both are expected to join the $1 million club next year should they remain at Clemson. Luke’s annual salary will increase to $1.1 million, while Rumph’s will jump to $1 million.
In all, Clemson’s 10 on the field coaches will make $9.675 million combined this coming season, not counting bonuses and incentives.
D.J. Gordon, Clemson’s Director of Football Operations / Creative Media, received a $20,000 raise, bringing his annual salary from $250,000 to $270,000.
Approval of contractual changes for Football Staff
- Wesley Goodwin, Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2027
- Total compensation: increase from $850,000 to $1,400,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Nick Eason, Defensive Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Tackles
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2027
- Total compensation: increase from $800,000 to $1,100,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Mike Reed, Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2027
- Total compensation: increase from $800,000 to $900,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Mickey Conn, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2027
- Total compensation: increase from $800,000 to $900,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Garrett Riley, Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2027
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Kyle Richardson, Passing Game Coordinator/Tight Ends
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: increase from $500,000 to $600,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Tyler Grisham, Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: increase from $450,000 to $550,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- CJ Spiller, Running Backs Coach
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: increase from $450,000 to $550,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Joey Batson, Director of Football Strength & Conditioning
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2027
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Robbie Caldwell, Director of High School Relations & Player Development
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Jeff Davis, Director of Football Player Relations/External Affairs
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Mike Dooley, Associate Athletic Director/Football Administration
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- DJ Gordon, Director of Football Operations/Creative Media
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: increase from $250,000 to $270,000
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Woody McCorvey, Chief of Staff
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Danny Pearman, Director of Football Scouting
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure
- Jordan Sorrells, Senior Director of Football Recruiting
- Term: Add 1 year through 1/31/2026
- Total compensation: no change
- Buyout: Full guarantee with mitigation
- Bonus: standard bonus structure