Paxton Montgomery appointed Hartselle quarterbacks coach after Auburn stint
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Paxton Montgomery has been named the quarterbacks coach for the Hartselle Tigers as of August 7. Montgomery, a former quarterback for the Austin Black Bears, previously coached at Auburn for three seasons before seeking new opportunities. He returns home after nearly a decade, citing family and connections in Hartselle, where he will take over the role previously held by Will Lang. Montgomery will work with senior Davis Amos, junior Asa Priola, and younger prospects Ross Letson and Bryce Whatley, each vying for the starting quarterback position, as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Paxton Montgomery was a standout QB for Austin with a 22-5 record.
- •He coached special teams and defense at Auburn for three seasons.
- •Montgomery replaces Will Lang, who coached elite quarterbacks at Hartselle.
- •Montgomery has several promising candidates competing for the starting QB position.
- •He has deep personal ties to the community and excitement about his new role.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — From orange to red: Former Austin star takes over as Hartselle quarterbacks coach
"Aug. 7—HARTSELLE — Sometimes it's just good to be home. Not long ago, Paxton Montgomery was the quarterback of the Austin Black Bears, amassing a 22-5 record as a starter while helping the team win two region championships and advance to the state semifinals in 2016 and quarterfinals in 2017. Now, after nearly a decade away, he's back in the area as the new quarterbacks coach of the Hartselle ...
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