College of William & Mary Men's Football

An integral and valuable member of the Tribe’s staff, Bill Cole enters his 11th season at William & Mary and was promoted to the role of assistant athletics director for football operations in the spring of 2022. Cole’s primary responsibilities include assisting with the coordination of travel, meals, housing, recruiting and other logistics pertaining to the football program. Cole joined W&M’s staff after serving as the director of operations at Wagner during the previous two seasons. In his role with the Seahawks, Cole’s responsibilities included handling the budget, team travel, team meals, summer camps and player housing. Among Cole’s other duties were game day management, coordination of planning team events and special projects. Additionally, he interfaced with the college’s faculty and staff as well as the athletic department’s facilities, marketing and media relations offices. Prior to joining Wagner’s staff, Cole served two years as a staff assistant with football operations for the Miami Dolphins where he assisted with training camp, game day activities and scouting, among numerous other operational duties. Cole began his coaching career as a student recruiting assistant at Florida State from 2007-09. A native of Cooper City, Fla., Cole earned a bachelor’s of science degree in sports management and business from FSU in 2008, while he received a master’s degree in business administration from Wagner in 2012.

Terry Smith returns for his third season as William & Mary’s special teams quality control and specialist coach. He works along with Darryl Blackstock to coordinate all special teams duties. Under Smith’s tutelage last season, Josh McCormick set a single-season school record with 34 touchbacks while Ruben Anderson posted the second-best single-season punting average in school history (44.2).   Smith made an immediate impact during his first season in Williamsburg, as his units established themselves among the best in the country. Placekicker Caden Bonoffski earned All-America honors and first-team all-conference distinction in 2023 after ranking fifth nationally in field goal percentage (.889) and eighth in made field goals per game (1.45), while punter Will Whitehurst ranked ninth nationally in punting average (43.8) – an impressive figure that ranks fourth on W&M’s single-season list. Additionally, long snapper Nick Levy earned All-America honors by Stats Perform. Smith has more 30 years of combined high school and collegiate coaching experience. He has been a head coach, assistant coach and coordinator for a number of schools, including Radford HS, Nottoway HS, Jefferson Forest HS, Virginia HS, and the University of Virginia.      Smith has been a special teams coach for his entire coaching tenure, beginning at Virginia Tech in 1987 as a player under Coach Frank Beamer, and continuing at the University of Virginia in 2000 as a graduate assistant for Mike London (DT) and Rick Lantz (LB). At Virginia, he also worked with all specialists (punters, kickers and snappers). He coached in the 2000 O’ahu Bowl vs. Georgia.      Smith has a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Virginia Tech (1991) and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision in Education from the University of Virginia (2003).      He is married to Margaret Hulvey Smith.  

Otha Yarborough enters his first season as an Offensive Quality Control Assistant after joining the Tribe during summer. Yarborough comes to W&M after having spent last season as the Offensive Coordinator at Misericordia University. Prior coaching stops include Clark Atlanta University, Bates College, and Colby College. He also interned for three seasons as a student assistant with Georgia State Football. Yarborough completed his undergraduate studies at Georgia State University in 2018 with a degree in African American Studies.

Dillon Bryant enters his second season as the Tribe’s Assistant Director of Recruiting and Video. Bryant began his W&M journey as a volunteer in the fall 2024 season as the Defensive Quality Control Coach while working as the Assistant Director of Recruiting. Prior to joining W&M, Bryant coached youth and his high school lacrosse programs from 2021-2023. Bryant also worked as a graduate assistant with the Indiana University of PA Football Team in 2022-23, which won the PSAC Conference Championship that year. Bryant also assisted the Athletic Video Department with Film and football coverages. Bryant was awarded the NFL 2025 Nunn-Wooten Scouting Fellowship with the Las Vegas Raiders as a Scouting Assistant. Bryant graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2022 earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication where he worked as a Broadcaster and Commentator for the University’s sports teams. He also earned a Master of Science Degree on the Sports Management/Sports Science Track in 2024 from Indiana University of PA. Bryant is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  

Perry Jones enters his second season as the Tribe’s running backs coach and was promoted to video coordinator prior to the 2025 campaign. Under Jones’ direction last season, W&M boasted one of the nation’s top rushing attacks and led the CAA and ranked fourth in the country in yards per game on the ground (232.8). Highlighting the accomplished unit was All-CAA standout Bronson Yoder who ranked fourth in the conference in rushing yards (1,115), fifth in rushing touchdowns (10) and sixth in all-purpose yards per game (111.0). Additionally, Malachi Imoh benefited from Jones’ tutelage and rushed for 686 yards with nine touchdowns (seventh-most in the CAA), averaging 6.2 yard per carry, while he ranked just outside the CAA's top 10 in rushing yards per game (57.2). Jones, who was an all-conference standout running back at the University of Virginia (2009-12), came to Williamsburg after spending the prior four years as head coach at Glen Allen High School (Va.). One of the state’s top teams this season, Jones led Glen Allen to an 8-3 record en route to earning a spot in the Region 6A Playoffs.   A two-time team captain at Virginia, Jones was a three-year starting running back for the Cavaliers and garnered All-CAA honorable mention distinction before earning a rookie minicamp invitation by the Baltimore Ravens. One of the nation’s most versatile players, Jones was selected to the Paul Hornung Award Watch List and finished his collegiate career ranked ninth all-time at UVA in all-purpose yards (3,722) and 17th in rushing yards (2,033). Additionally, he ranked fifth at UVA in career receptions (129) and was just the fourth player in program history to total 1,000 career rushing and receiving yards.   Following his playing career, Jones got his start in coaching as an assistant at Charlottesville High School (Va.) where he coached running backs, receivers, outside linebackers and safeties from 2013-17. During his stint at CHS, he also served as the strength and conditioning coordinator and special teams coordinator.   Jones then spent two seasons as Glen Allen’s defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach before being promoted as the Jag’s head coach.   Jones earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Virginia and was recognized by the Seven Society as a community leader through academic and athletic achievement.   Jones and his wife, April, have two daughters, Ava and Priya, and a son, Perry Jones Jr.  

Kevin Jarrell, a former team captain and all-conference linebacker at William & Mary (2018-23), enters his second season as the Tribe’s outside linebackers/nickels coach.   Jarrell’s unit thrived under his direction and helped W&M’s defense rank among the CAA’s best in multiple statistical categories. In addition to ranking second in the conference in passing efficiency defense (121.04), W&M also ranked third in interceptions (12). Alex Washington highlighted his group of standouts and earned All-CAA honors after leading the Tribe in tackles (85).   A three-year starter, Jarrell finished his career with 203 tackles, 11 TFL, 10 passes defended, three forced fumbles and a pair of interceptions. His best season came as a senior when he garnered All-CAA honors after ranking second in the CAA and 17th nationally in solo tackles per game (5.3). Additionally, he led the team in tackles (84) and ranked 11th in the CAA in tackles per game (7.6).   Jarrell also played a pivotal role during the Tribe’s record-breaking 2022 campaign, as he was one of the most productive standouts on a team that ranked among the nation’s top defenses and helped propel W&M to a top-10 national ranking, a CAA Championship and a trip to the NCAA quarterfinals.   As a student-athlete at W&M, he interned with the Tribe’s coaching staff and completed an independent study. Among his numerous responsibilities were assisting with recruiting, camp organization, play diagramming and data analysis.   In addition to his success on the field, Jarrell also excelled in the classroom and earned CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll accolades every year of his career. Additionally, he selected as a nominee for the Chuck Boone Leadership Award and the FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team.   A native of Charlottesville, Va., Jarrell came to Williamsburg after a record-setting prep career as a quarterback at Monticello High School where he was ranked among the state’s top prospects by the Roanoke Times. In addition to setting school records for career total yards (8,482), passing yards (5,594) and rushing yards for a quarterback (2,888), he posted 3,513 yards of total offense and 49 total touchdowns as a senior – both of which were school records.   Jarrell earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from W&M in 2022.  

Bryan Randall enters his first season as the Tribe’s quarterbacks coach after joining the staff prior to the start of spring practices.   Randall joins the Tribe after an 11-year professional playing career as a standout quarterback, which included stints with three NFL teams (Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers). Highlighting his professional accomplishments were being selected as the Indoor Football League (IFL) MVP in 2010 and the Lone Star Football League (LSFL) MVP in 2013.   Prior to playing professionally, Randall was a three-year starter at Virginia Tech where he was honored as the 2004 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year and led the Hokies to the program’s first ACC Championship and a berth in the 2005 Sugar Bowl. The Williamsburg, Va., native finished his collegiate career with 6,508 passing yards, 1,526 rushing yards and 59 total touchdowns (48 passing / 11 rushing) en route to being enshrined into the Virginia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame. His career passing yardage (6,508) and total offense (8,034) were school records.   With W&M alumnus and former Tribe offensive coordinator Kevin Rogers serving as his quarterbacks coach at VT, Randall compiled a remarkable list of outstanding performances. Highlighting the those efforts came versus Syracuse during his sophomore season when he threw for a Big East Conference record 504 yards with five touchdowns.   Randall earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Virginia Tech (2004) and a master’s degree in health and nutrition from VT (2010). Randall and his wife, Amber, are the proud parents of Ambryell, Abigail, Alyssa and Bryan Jr.  

Darryl Blackstock enters his seventh season as an assistant on William & Mary’s staff and was promoted to special teams coordinator in 2023. He will continue to work with the outside linebackers, a role he has held since 2020.   Blackstock’s group was pivotal in the Tribe’s success defensively last season, as W&M ranked among the CAA’s best in multiple statistical categories. In addition to ranking second in the conference in passing efficiency defense (121.04), W&M also ranked third in interceptions (12). Under Blackstock’s tutelage, Jonathan Hammond established himself among the CAA’s top linebackers and ranked tied for 11th in the conference in sacks (5.5) and tied for fourth in fumbles recovered (2). Additionally, as special teams coordinator, Blackstock helped John Kearney earn All-CAA honors as a specialist. The outside linebackers also played a pivotal role in W&M’s success in 2023, as the Tribe ranked fourth nationally in passing defense (153.5), 10th in total defense (303.8), 12th in scoring defense (18.5) and 16th in third down conversion defense (.328). Leading the unit was All-America standout John Pius, who finished his W&M career ranked second in program history in TFL (40.5) and fifth in sacks (24.5). Additionally, he was the only FCS player selected to the 2023 Butkus Award Watch List.   The 2022 season was another tremendously productive campaign for Blackstock’s unit, as the group established itself among the nation’s best and helped W&M rank among the country’s most productive defenses. The Tribe ranked first nationally in fumbles recovered (15), seventh in turnovers gained (25), sixth in third down conversion defense (.315) and 16th in red zone defense (.736). Additionally, the Tribe ranked second in the CAA in sacks (33) – a figure that ranks seventh on the program’s all-time single-season list.   That success helped propel W&M to new heights as a program, as the Tribe equaled a school record with 11 victories, won a share of the CAA title and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.   Blackstock’s positive impact was also evident in the development of one of the nation’s top players in Pius. The then-sophomore was a unanimous All-America selection in 2022 and finished runner-up for the Buck Buchanan Award, which honors the nation’s top FCS defensive player. Pius was also honored as the CAA Defensive Player of the Year after ranking fourth nationally in sacks (11.5) and fifth in TFL (19.0).   W&M’s outside linebackers also played a pivotal role in the Tribe’s success defensively in 2021, as the team ranked among the nation’s top 20 in defensive touchdowns (11th), rushing defense (12th) and interceptions (18th). Additionally, W&M’s 29 sacks were just two shy of ranking among the program’s top-10 list, while it ranked third in the CAA in forced turnovers and pass efficiency defense. Although the COVID-19 global pandemic limited the 2020 campaign to a three-game slate during the spring, Blackstock’s unit excelled during the shortened ledger and was instrumental in helping the Tribe’s defense limit opponents to just 322.0 yards per contest.   In 2019, Blackstock served as a defensive assistant and aided Keenan Carter’s highly successful unit working primarily with the defensive ends. The Tribe’s defense totaled 30 sacks and limited the opposition to just 152.9 rushing yards per game, as both figures ranked just outside the program’s all-time top-10 lists. Additionally, the Tribe ranked third in the CAA in TFL (82).   A seven-year NFL veteran as a linebacker/defensive end, Blackstock played professionally with the Arizona Cardinals (2005-07), Cincinnati Bengals (2008-09), Oakland Raiders (2011) and Baltimore Ravens (2012). He also played one season with the Orlando Tuskers (2010) in the UFL. Highly regarded for his leadership and work ethic, he was chosen as a game day captain on numerous occasions.   Selected by the Cardinals in the third round (95th pick overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft, Blackstock began his professional tenure after an outstanding collegiate career at the University of Virginia. A three-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference honoree, he led the league in sacks and ranked first in the nation among linebackers as a junior. His long list of collegiate accolades also includes being selected as the ACC Defensive Freshman of the Year by the Sporting News and garnering first-team freshman All-America distinction from numerous organizations.   Following his playing career, Blackstock served as a football operations apprentice with the NFL and worked in commercial real estate. During the summer of 2022, he was selected to participate in the NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship and worked with the Los Angeles Rams during training camp.   Active in the community, he founded and directed a nonprofit charity while also volunteering with multiple organizations as a youth mentor and coach.   Blackstock earned his undergraduate degree in business and master’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix.  

  Mike Maloney enters his first season as W&M’s tight ends coach after joining the Tribe during the spring practice season.   Maloney comes to W&M after successful stints with multiple programs, including James Madison, Marshall, VMI, Stetson and West Virginia Wesleyan.   Maloney served as the offensive line coach at Stetson during the past two seasons and helped the Hatters rank among the nation’s top passing attacks, which included a No. 17 ranking last fall. Additionally, Stetson led the Pioneer League in passing offense both seasons, while his position group earned five all-conference honors during his tenure.   Prior to Stetson, Maloney was the offensive coordinator at West Virginia Wesleyan where he also held the titles of associate head coach, offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator. In addition to helping three Bobcats garner all-conference accolades, WVWC cut its sacks allowed by half and increased its rushing production by 70 percent under his direction.   Maloney also spent three seasons at Marshall (2017-19) as a graduate assistant working with the offensive line. During his successful tenure with the Herd, he helped the program earn three consecutive postseason bowl bids. Additionally, the Herd ranked fourth nationally in fewest sacks allowed in 2017 and 35th in rushing offense in 2019, while 13 standouts on the offensive side garnered all-conference honors during his time in Huntington.   Maloney’s began his coaching career as an offensive quality control coach (offensive line / running backs) at James Madison from 2015-17, which was highlighted by a FCS national title in 2016 and back-to-back CAA championships in 2015 and 2016. The Dukes ranked among the country’s top three in total offense during both his seasons in Harrisonburg.   Maloney played collegiately at Virginia Military Institute (VMI) as an offensive and defensive lineman and graduated with a undergraduate degree in economics and business in 2014. He earned a master’s degree in leadership studies at Marshall in 2018.   Maloney and his wife, Sarah, are the proud parents of their daughter, Caroline.  

Ras-I Dowling enters his seventh season at William & Mary and his third as the co-defensive coordinator after earning the promotion in 2023. He also continues to serve as the Tribe’s secondary coach, a role he has held since 2020.   Under his direction, the Tribe’s defensive unit thrived during the 2024 campaign and ranked among the CAA’s best in multiple statistical categories. In addition to ranking second in the conference in passing efficiency defense (121.04), W&M also ranked third in interceptions (12).   Cornerback Jalen Jones highlighted the Tribe’s individual accolades defensively, as he was honored as a first-team All-America selection by six organizations and a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award for FCS national defensive player of the year after leading the country in passes defended (22), passes defended per game (1.8) and pass breakups (20). Additionally, a trio of standouts – defensive lineman Ty Gordon, defensive back Sascha Garcia and defensive back TJ McGill – were honored as freshman All-Americans.   A first-team all-conference selection, Jones was one of our Tribe standouts on the defensive side to garner All-CAA honors in 2024, as he was joined by safety Marcus Barnes, linebacker Alex Washington and defensive lineman Davin Dzidzienyo. Barnes, a two-time All-CAA selection, earned a rookie minicamp invite from the Cincinnati Bengals.   During his first season as co-coordinator, W&M’s defense established itself among the nation’s best and ranked fourth nationally in passing defense (153.5), 10th in total defense (303.8), 12th in scoring defense (18.5) and 16th in third down conversion defense (.328).   In addition to the success collectively in 2023, a number of standouts posted tremendous seasons individually, highlighted by a trio of All-Americans – defensive end Nate Lynn, linebacker John Pius and cornerback Ryan Poole. All three standouts earned first-team all-conference honors, while safety Marcus Barnes, safety Malcolm Spencer and linebacker Kevin Jarrell also garnered All-CAA distinction.   Lynn and Poole both continued their playing careers professionally, as Lynn signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions while Poole was invited to the San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamp.   Promoted to W&M’s defensive passing game coordinator prior to the 2022 season, Dowling made a tremendous impact during his first year in the new role. His unit helped the Tribe rank sixth nationally in third down conversion defense (.315) and 18th in pass efficiency defense (117.8) – figures that ranked first and second, respectively, in the Colonial Athletic Association. Additionally, W&M ranked third in the CAA in pass defense (199.15) and interceptions (10).   That success helped propel W&M to new heights as a program, as the Tribe equaled a school record with 11 victories, won a share of the CAA title and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.   Highlighting the Tribe standouts who benefited from Dowling’s tutelage were a pair of cornerbacks in Jalen Jones and Ryan Poole. Jones was selected as the CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, which honors the FCS National Freshman of the Year. Additionally, he was chosen as the state of Virginia’s Defensive Rookie of the Year by VaSID and earned freshman All-America distinction by Stats Perform, HERO Sports and Phil Steele Magazine. Poole earned All-CAA first-team accolades, marking the second straight season he has garnered all-league honors, while Jones was joined on the VaSID All-State Team by safety Tye Freeland.   W&M’s secondary was also instrumental in the Tribe’s defensive success in 2021, as the Tribe ranked 18th nationally in interceptions (14) and tied for third in the CAA in pass efficiency defense (119.4). Individually Poole garnered all-conference distinction after ranking tied for seventh nationally in passes defended, while he was joined on the VaSID All-State First Team by safety Gage Herdman, who led all CAA safeties in interceptions (4) - an impressive figure that also ranked third among all the league's players.   Although the COVID-19 global pandemic limited the 2020 campaign to a three-game slate during the spring, Dowling’s unit emerged as one of the league’s best and ranked fourth in the conference in passing defense (167.7).   Dowling, who joined W&M’s staff as cornerbacks coach in 2019, was instrumental in his group’s success during his first season in Williamsburg, as Corey Parker and Latrelle Smith, a true freshman, combined to be one of the conference’s top tandems. In addition to recording four interceptions, the duo combined to total 23 passes defended. Additionally, Parker ranked fourth in the conference with 1.17 PBU per game en route to earning second-team all-conference honors.    Dowling joined London at W&M after serving on his staff at Howard University the previous two seasons where he coached and developed Bryan Cook, who was selected with the 62nd overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft.   After working as a defensive quality control coach on HU’s 2017 squad that posted a 7-4 overall record and a 6-2 mark in league play, Dowling was promoted to cornerbacks coach in 2018.   Drafted by Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots with the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, Dowling became the highest selected defensive back to ever play at the University of Virginia.   During his five years in the league, Dowling was a member of two Super Bowl teams – New England Patriots (2011) and Carolina Panthers (2015). He also spent time with the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders.   Dowling excelled as a standout player under London’s tutelage at UVA where he garnered All-America honors in 2010 and earned All-ACC accolades three times. Additionally, he served as a team captain and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Dowling lives in Williamsburg with his wife, Leah Dowling, and their two children, Amaria and Ras-I, Jr.    

Bo Revell enters his 11th season at William & Mary and his third as the co-defensive coordinator after earning the promotion in 2023. He will continue to oversee the Tribe’s inside linebackers.   A former standout tight end at W&M (2010-14), and a team captain, Revell has held numerous coordinator roles on the Tribe’s staff during his tenure as an assistant coach, including special teams coordinator (2021), recruiting coordinator (2020-21) and video coordinator (2017-19). Under his direction, the Tribe’s defensive unit thrived during the 2024 campaign and ranked among the CAA’s best in multiple statistical categories. In addition to ranking second in the conference in passing efficiency defense (121.04), W&M also ranked third in interceptions (12).   Cornerback Jalen Jones highlighted the Tribe’s individual accolades defensively, as he was honored as a first-team All-America selection by six organizations and a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award for FCS national defensive player of the year after leading the country in passes defended (22), passes defended per game (1.8) and pass breakups (20). Additionally, a trio of standouts – defensive lineman Ty Gordon, defensive back Sascha Garcia and defensive back TJ McGill – were honored as freshman All-Americans.   A first-team all-conference selection, Jones was one of our Tribe standouts on the defensive side to garner All-CAA honors in 2024, as he was joined by safety Marcus Barnes, linebacker Alex Washington and defensive lineman Davin Dzidzienyo. Barnes, a two-time All-CAA selection, earned a rookie minicamp invite from the Cincinnati Bengals.   During his first season as co-coordinator, W&M’s defense established itself among the nation’s best and ranked fourth nationally in passing defense (153.5), 10th in total defense (303.8), 12th in scoring defense (18.5) and 16th in third down conversion defense (.328).   In addition to the success collectively in 2023, a number of standouts posted tremendous seasons individually, highlighted by a trio of All-Americans – defensive end Nate Lynn, linebacker John Pius and cornerback Ryan Poole. All three standouts earned first-team all-conference honors, while safety Marcus Barnes, safety Malcolm Spencer and linebacker Kevin Jarrell also garnered All-CAA distinction. Lynn and Poole both continued their playing careers professionally, as Lynn signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions while Poole was invited to the San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamp.   Revell continued to make his mark on W&M’s defensive unit with another tremendously successful campaign in 2022, as his group helped the squad rank first nationally in fumbles recovered (15), seventh in turnovers gained (25), sixth in third down conversion defense (.315) and 16th in red zone defense (.736). Additionally, the Tribe ranked second in the CAA in sacks (33) – a figure that ranks seventh on the program’s all-time single-season list.   That success helped propel W&M to new heights as a program, as the Tribe equaled a school record with 11 victories, won a share of the CAA title and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.   Highlighting the Tribe standouts who benefited from Revell’s tutelage was all-conference selection Isaiah Jones, who was one of the league’s most productive linebackers.   As special teams coordinator, Revell also helped elevate W&M’s special team’s units into one of the conference’s premier groups as it ranked second in the CAA in net kickoffs (41.8) and was highlighted by a pair of all-league selections in Caylin Newton (specialist) and Ethan Chang (place kicker).   W&M’s inside linebackers also played a pivotal role in the Tribe’s success defensively in 2021, as the team ranked among the nation’s top 20 in defensive touchdowns (11th), rushing defense (12th) and interceptions (18th). Additionally, W&M’s 29 sacks were just two shy of ranking among the program’s top-10 list, while it ranked third in the CAA in forced turnovers and pass efficiency defense. In addition to producing multiple all-conference standouts during his tenure, Revell helped oversee the development of 2015 Butkus Award Watch List standout Luke Rhodes. One of the nation’s top collegiate linebackers throughout his career at W&M, Rhodes signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following a successful senior season in which he earned first-team all-conference honors. Rhodes is currently a member of the Indianapolis Colts and was selected as an All-Pro in 2021.   Revell was also instrumental in the development and success of all-conference linebacker Nate Atkins, who finished his career ranked eighth in school history with 316 career tackles. A former tight end for W&M, Revell began serving as a student assistant coach in December 2015 immediately after finishing his playing career. In that role, he performed a wide range of coaching duties, which included assisting with management of winter workouts and spring practice, as well as preparing practice tape analysis, self-scouting reports and development of spring practice plans. A three-year starter, Revell was voted a team captain during his senior season. Although he suffered a broken leg during the 2014 season opener at Virginia Tech, he returned late in the campaign and earned starts in the final two games. Revell graduated from W&M with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and health sciences and a minor in sociology in 2015.     He is married to former W&M women’s basketball team captain Victoria (Willems) Revell.  

Keenan Carter enters his seventh season as the Tribe’s defensive line coach and his third as recruiting coordinator.     Under Carter’s leadership, the Tribe’s defensive line has produced at least one all-conference standout during each of his six seasons, while two of his standouts have signed NFL contracts – Nate Lynn (Detroit Lions, 2024) and Bill Murray (New England Patriots, 2020). Carter’s unit was instrumental in the Tribe’s success defensively last season, as the line consistently applied pressure to opposing quarterbacks and helped W&M rank second in the conference in passing efficiency defense (121.04) and third in interceptions (12). Leading the group was a pair of talented standouts in Davin Dzidzienyo, who earned All-CAA honors, and Ty Gordon, who earned freshman All-America accolades by multiple organizations. The defensive line also played a pivotal role in W&M’s success in 2023, as the Tribe ranked fourth nationally in passing defense (153.5), 10th in total defense (303.8), 12th in scoring defense (18.5) and 16th in third down conversion defense (.328). Anchoring the group was All-America defensive lineman Nate Lynn, a two-time Buck Buchanan Award Finalist and three-time first-team All-CAA selection who signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions. In 2022, his unit helped the Tribe rank first nationally in fumbles recovered (15), seventh in turnovers gained (25), sixth in third down conversion defense (.315) and 16th in red zone defense (.736). Additionally, the Tribe ranked second in the CAA in sacks (33) – a figure that ranks seventh on the program’s all-time single-season list.   That success helped propel W&M to new heights as a program, as the Tribe equaled a school record with 11 victories, won a share of the CAA title and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.   Nate Lynn once again highlighted the unit in 2022 and garnered multiple All-America honors for the second consecutive year. Additionally, Lynn was joined on the All-CAA Team by Carl Fowler, who was also chosen as a Campbell Trophy Semifinalist.   Carter’s group played an important role in the Tribe’s overall defensive success in 2021 as it ranked among the nation’s top 20 in defensive touchdowns (11th), rushing defense (12th) and interceptions (18th). Additionally, W&M’s 29 sacks were just two shy of ranking among the program’s top-10 list, while it ranked third in the CAA in forced turnovers and pass efficiency defense. Lynn also emerged as one of the nation’s top players in 2021, as he earned multiple All-America accolades and was selected as a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award, which honors the nation’s top FCS defensive player. Will Kiely also garnered All-CAA honors for the second consecutive season.   During Carter’s first season with the Tribe, the defensive line helped W&M post 30 sacks and limit opposing rushing attacks to just 152.9 yards per game on the ground. Both figures ranked just outside the program’s all-time top-10 lists. Additionally, the Tribe ranked third in the CAA in TFL (82).   Bill Murray highlighted the individual Tribe standouts who benefited from Carter’s tutelage, as the standout defensive tackle earned first-team All-America honors from Hero Sports and signed a free agent contract with the New England Patriots.   Carter joined W&M’s staff after leading the defensive line for Head Coach Mike London at Howard University during the previous two seasons.   Carter helped lead a young Bison defense that helped the program earn a 7-4 overall record and a 6-2 mark in league play in 2017. That year’s squad ranked second in the conference in fourth down conversion defense and third in red zone defense versus league opponents. Prior to his stint at Howard, Carter coached the defensive line at Bridgewater College for two seasons (2015-16). During his tenure at BC, Carter helped four players garner all-conference accolades.  Before joining the collegiate coaching ranks, Carter spent three seasons at Potomac High School (2012-14), the final two of which he served as defensive coordinator. During his final season, his unit did not allow a 100-yard rusher.  Carter, who was also a special education teacher at Potomac, previously coached at Patriot High School, coaching tight ends and defensive linemen. A two-year starter at nose guard at the University of Virginia, Carter graduated from UVA with a degree in sociology and went on to play with several NFL teams. He later earned a master's degree in education from Grand Canyon University. Keenan and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Keenan Jr., Peyton, Doug and Kylie.  

Jack Armstrong, a former team captain and wide receiver at William & Mary (2014-18), enters his sixth season as a full-time assistant and was promoted to offensive line coach and run game coordinator during the spring after coaching the tight ends during his first five years. He will also continue to serve as the recruiting director, which is a role he has held since 2022.   Under Armstrong’s leadership, the Tribe’s tight ends played a tremendous role in W&M’s success offensively, contributing as blockers in both the running and passing game and as receivers in the air attack.   Last season, Armstrong helped a pair of standouts earn all-conference honors, as Sean McElwain and Trey McDonald both garnered All-CAA distinction. The duo combined to total 30 receptions for 491 yards and five touchdowns through the air, while their blocking helped W&M rank fourth nationally in rushing (232.8). Prior to earning all-league accolades, McElwain and McDonald emerged as two of the CAA’s top underclassmen at tight end in 2023 and ranked among the Tribe’s top five in both catches and receiving yards. Additionally, the unit’s blocking fueled W&M’s dominant rushing attack that ranked 13th nationally in yards per game (196.9).   In 2022, W&M ranked fourth nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game (0.77) and set school records for rushing yards (3,455), rushing yards per game (265.8) and yards per carry (5.9). Additionally, the Tribe piled up 35 rushing touchdowns – the third-most in school history – as well as 448.8 total yards per game and 33.5 points per game – averages that rank fourth and fifth, respectively, on the program’s all-time single-season list.   That success helped propel W&M to new heights as a program, as the Tribe equaled a school record with 11 victories, won a share of the CAA title and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals.   Armstrong also oversaw the development of one of the nation’s elite tight ends in Lachlan Pitts, who earned rookie minicamp invites with the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings following his impressive collegiate career. The All-CAA standout was selected as top tight in the state of Virginia in 2022 after ranking 14th nationally in yards per catch (19.39) and leading W&M in receiving yards (543), receiving yards per game (41.8) and touchdown catches (5). Although the COVID-19 global pandemic limited the 2020 campaign to a three-game slate during the spring, Armstrong was instrumental in the growth and production of his position group. Anthony Mague was indicative of that success, as he posted a breakout season and emerged as the squad’s second-leading receiver.   Armstrong’s first season on the staff in 2019 as an offensive analyst was an incredibly productive year for the Tribe. While W&M relied heavily on a talented true freshman class that included its starting quarterback, its leading receiver and three of its top four rushers, the offense nearly doubled its scoring output from the prior season – improving from 13.6 points/game in 2018 to 25.2 points/game in 2019. Additionally, W&M’s total yardage per game catapulted by nearly 100 yards per contest.   Nowhere was the dramatic progress more evident than in W&M’s rushing attack where it increased its production on the ground by more than 130 yards per game and scored 21 more rushing touchdowns than the squad’s 2018 figures. Additionally, the Tribe’s 26 rushing touchdowns was just one shy of breaking into the program’s single-season top-10 list, while its 462 rushing yards in the win against Rhode Island set a single-game school record. Armstrong earned his undergraduate degree from W&M in 2018.