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Florida A&M football’s defense will now be under the leadership of Kenwick Thompson.
On Tuesday, Rattlers head coach James Colzie III announced Thompson’s hire as FAMU’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Thompson replaces former FAMU defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Milton Patterson, who departed to become a defensive assistant for new New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel this January.
“I am honored to be a part of a rich history of excellence on and off the field,” Thompson said in a released statement.
“I’m excited to get to work to contribute to that rich history. I want to thank Coach Colzie for this outstanding opportunity to work with these great young men.”
Thompson last worked on the Football Bowl Subdivision level as UAB’s assistant head coach and linebackers coach under Trent Dilfer. Thompson spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Blazers.
FAMU’s new defensive coordinator also worked at UNLV, Fresno State, East Carolina, Vanderbilt, San Jose State, California, and Texas Southern. Thompson’s last role as a defensive coordinator was in 2016, when he worked on East Carolina’s Staff.
Thompson spent the summer of 2000 with the Oakland Raiders as an NFL Minority Coaching Fellow. Thompson obtained his undergraduate degree from Harding University in Arkansas, where he was an all-conference defensive end for the football team.
“When searching for our defensive coordinator, it was important to bring a coach in who had successful coordinating experience but also a bonafide linebackers coach,” Colzie said.
“Coach ‘Wick’ checks both of those boxes. He’s had success at the FBS and FCS levels. I wanted new systems in place for our Dark Cloud Defense, and it’s here.”
FAMU football will have its ninth spring football practice on Thursday, featuring its scrimmage game…
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