Report: Notre Dame to hire Illinois’ Aaron Henry as co-DC

Aaron Henry is expected to leave Illinois to join the Notre Dame coaching staff, according to a report by CBS Sports.

Henry will step in as co-defensive coordinator and take over the defensive backs, giving Marcus Freeman another experienced piece as he reshapes the defensive staff in South Bend.

The move also answers an immediate vacancy for the Fighting Irish after Mike Mickens departed for the Baltimore Ravens, where he's joining Jesse Minter's staff as defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator.