Earlier today, it was reported that Michigan State defensive line coach Ron Burton would be making $510,000 per year. Soon after, Matt Wenzel of Mlive.com reported, through a Freedom of Information Act request, that MSU’s new defensive coordinator Scottie Hazelton will be making $950,000 per year in his new role under head coach Mel Tucker.
This is nearly double what Hazelton was making last year at Kansas State as their defensive coordinator and linebackers coach, where hew as making $550,000 per year. In addition, Wenzel reported that the Spartans are also paying his $91,667 buyout from Kansas State.
Hazelton’s salary reflects the sizable investment Michigan State is making in Tucker and his coaching staff. Hazelton’s salary surpasses any assistant from last year by about $300,000. Pat Narduzzi made $835,000 in the role back in 2014.
It was reported earlier this year that the Spartans new offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic will be making $700,000 per year and wide receivers coach Courtney Hawkins will be at $387,000 per year.
