The Green Bay Packers dipped into the college ranks to fill its open defensive coordinator position, hiring Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley.

According to Packers.com, Hafley led the Eagles to bowl eligibility in three of his four years. In 2021, the defense ranked No. 3 nationally in passing yards allowed (173.5 per game) and also were top-30 nationally in total defense, red-zone defense, first downs allowed, third-down percentage, team passing efficiency and defensive touchdowns. The Eagles also led the ACC in fewest penalties and fewest penalty yards.

Hafley also has previous coaching experience in the NFL, serving as a defensive backs coach for the San Francisco 49ers (2016-18) and Cleveland Browns (2014-15).