Although his contract wasn't set to expire, Florida was reportedly working on extending Harris prior to his departure. In early February, head coach Billy Napier explained that contract extensions were being finalized. “For the most part, yes. I mean some of those deals are not done," he said on Feb. 5. "Hopefully we’ll get everybody back.”

The Miami Hurricanes have rounded out their coaching staff with a new defensive backs coach, staying in-state to landFlorida Gators secondary coach Will Harris. He takes over the back end for new coordinator Corey Hetherman,

The Hurricanes poached defensive backs coach Will Harris from rival Florida, filling out their defensive staff.