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flag Stanford hires NFL veteran Kris Richard as new defensive coordinator to revamp a struggling defense.

flag Stanford has hired Kris Richard, a 46-year-old NFL veteran with 13 seasons of experience, as its new defensive coordinator under head coach Tavita Pritchard. flag Richard, who previously served as defensive coordinator for the Seahawks (2015–2017) and shared the role with the Saints in 2022, brings a championship pedigree and a reputation for developing elite defensive backs. flag He played four seasons in the NFL as a cornerback and played college football at USC. flag The hiring comes as Stanford seeks to rebuild a defense that ranked last nationally in passing yards allowed and 95th in scoring defense during the 2025 season. flag Richard expressed commitment to building a physical, disciplined defense and a championship culture. flag The Cardinal open the 2026 season at home against Hawaii on August 29.

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