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Ever wonder what it takes to turn around a college football program with a fresh NFL twist? Well, Tavita Pritchard’s latest move at Stanford might just be the plot twist we didn’t see coming. This first-year head coach isn’t just dipping his toes into the pros-to-college coaching pool—he’s diving in headfirst with Jacksonville Jaguars’ assistant offensive line coach Keli’i Kekuewa joining his staff. Now, Kekuewa’s NFL stint was a bit of a rollercoaster, with an offensive line that gave Trevor Lawrence more pressure than he’d probably like, but hey, isn’t resilience part of the game? Before that, he cut his teeth across several college programs, so he’s no stranger to the collegiate grind. Pritchard himself returned to his alma mater after carving out a niche in the NFL, bringing a unique blend of pro experience and Cardinal loyalties. With most of his coaching puzzle now nearly complete save for a defensive coordinator spot, the big question is—can this NFL infusion spark the magic Stanford’s been craving? You’ll want to keep an eye on this evolving chess match. LEARN MORE.

Tavita Pritchard’s next addition to his coaching staff at Stanford will also be coming from the NFL. The first-year coach’s latest hire comes in the form of Jacksonville Jaguars assistant offensive line coach Keli’i Kekuewa.

Kekuewa is set to join Stanford in a similar role as the Cardinal’s offensive line coach, CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported. Kekuewa rejoins the college football scene, where he spent the first five years of his coaching career.

In his lone season with the Jaguars, Kekuewa helped coach a unit that was up-and-down in 2025. Jacksonville’s offensive line allowed 140 pressures to quarterback Trevor Lawrence, eighth-most in the NFL. However, Lawrence’s 21.8 percent pressure rate ranked slightly above league-average.

The Jaguars’ offensive line ended the year ranked 24th by Pro Football Focus. They also struggled in run-blocking, resulting in their placement in the bottom half of the league in total rushing yards.

Before Jacksonville, Kekuewa worked for the Seattle Seahawks. He also spent time at Notre Dame, Minnesota, Wake Forest and Henderson State University in college.

Pritchard is also an NFL hire, rejoining college football at Stanford after three seasons with the Washington Commanders. The former quarterback returned to his alma mater at the end of the 2025 season to replace interim head coach Frank Reich. Pritchard spent the first 13 years of his coaching career with the Cardinal, working in various roles from 2010 to 2022.

With Kekuewa on staff, Pritchard has nearly rounded out his inaugural coaching staff. Stanford’s primary position left to fill is defensive coordinator, with reports that it is targeting former Jaguars defensive backs coach Kris Richard for the job.

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