Michigan football gives Chris Partridge raise and new responsibility

Michigan is keeping coveted assistant coach Chris Partridge for at least two more years, giving him a pay raise and a new job title.

Partridge signed a memorandum of understanding with Michigan for a two-year deal that will pay him $500,000 annually. The Free Press obtained Partridge's MOU through a Freedom of Information Act request Monday.

In his previous deal, Partridge made $350,000 annually.

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He will serve as Michigan's safeties coach/special teams coordinator for the next two years. Partridge was previously Michigan's linebackers coach/special teams coordinator. With the addition of Al Washington (viper position) and the departure of Brian Smith (safeties), Partridge will move back to the defensive backfield to assist with Michael Zordich (cornerbacks).

Hired by Jim Harbaugh from Paramus Catholic High School in New Jersey as a director of player personnel in 2015, Partridge quickly shot up the ranks with Michigan as an expert recruiter. He helped the Wolverines sign a slew of New Jersey prospects during Harbaugh's first two seasons, including five-star defensive lineman Rashan Gary — the No. 1-ranked player nationally in 2016.

Partridge has played a big role recently for Michigan in the state of Georgia, helping the Wolverines land five-star defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon last year. He's also currently trying to help Michigan hang onto current four-star Georgia linebacker Otis Reese. Partridge was named the 2017 national recruiter of the year by 247sports.

Earlier this month, Partridge turned down an offer from Alabama and possible interest from other schools to remain at Michigan. He signed his MOU on Jan. 11.

Elsewhere, new Michigan tight ends coach Sherrone Moore, a former Central Michigan assistant, will make $225,000 this year and $250,000 in 2019 on a two-year pact.

Moore's MOU was signed Jan. 10.

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