Paul Gonzales serves as Safeties Coach / Defensive Pass Game Coordinator for University of Southern California's Football program in Los Angeles. The USC source profile places this role in context by noting Paul Gonzales, an experienced defensive backs coach who is familiar with Gary Patterson’s defensive scheme, enters his first season as USC's safeties coach / defensive pass game coordinator in 2026. Most recently, Gonzales served as the defensive passing game coordinator / cornerbacks coach at Baylor in 2025.
The same profile adds more background on Gonzales's coaching path and competitive experience. He coached LeVar Thornton Jr. who earned All-Big 12 honorable mention distinction. Prior to working at Baylor, Gonzales spent 13 years coaching at TCU. Six of Gonzales’ safeties went on to have NFL careers. For the ICDB record, that background gives readers a fuller picture of the experience Paul Gonzales brings to the Football staff.
