It took Eric Stephens a few years to move from coaching high school football in his native Texas to making the jump to the collegiate level.
Now Stephens is making another move.
The former Texas Tech running back is joining the Texas State staff as running backs coach, sources tell FootballScoop.
Stephens spent the 2022 campaign on staff at Stephen F Austin, where he also helped with the Lumberjacks’ running backs.
At the prep level, Stephens has coached at Arlington, Ellison and Sam Houston high schools.
The GJ Kinne era at Texas State kicks off Sept. 2 at Baylor.