Derrick Brown enters his third year on the Alabama State University Football Staff as the defensive quality control coach.
In 2024, Brown assisted a ASU defense that was the top defense in the SWAC, ranking first or second in the SWAC in nine categories and the top 10 in the FSC in 10 categories. Sacks (SWAC/FCS) 3.25/gm (1/3) | Total Defense265.0 (1/3) | Rush Defense 105.9 (1/9) | Scoring 16.7 (1/5) | Interceptions15 (1/9) | Fumbles Forced 16 (1) | Turnovers Gained 27 (1/7) | Fewest First Downs 180 (1/6) | Turnover Margin .75 (1/5) | Sacks39 (1) | Tackles for Loss 7.3/gm (2/8) | Passing Yards Allowed 159.1 (2/7) | Fumbles Recovered 10 (3/12).The Panama City, Penn., native, previously spent one season Highland Community College as the Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach.
In 2022, the Hornets ranked second in the SWAC in interceptions (14) and third total defense (313.9), rush defense (126.6) and pass defense (187.2). Linebacker Colton Adams, Andrew Ogletree (DL), Irshaad Davis (S), Keenan Issac (CB), Nelson Jordan (DL), and Brandon Gaddy (DL) were named Phil Steele All-SWAC.
Adams earned BOXTOROW First-Team All-American, All-SWAC, and Hero Sports Sophomore All-American. The Wetumpka, Ala., native led the SWAC, and FCS, with 11.6 tackles per game in 11 starts at middle linebacker. Adams registered a SWAC-best 128 tackles and ranked second with 52 solo tackles. He ranked seventh in the SWAC with 1.2 tackles for loss per game, 2.0 sacks, three pass breakups, and forced a fumble. Additionally, Adrian Maddox was named a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award, given annually to the top freshman in FCS.
Brown, who came to ASU in the spring of 2022, brings with him over 20-plus years of experience at the prep and youth level. He served last season as the defensive line coach for Lutheran High School in Houston, and also served a two-year stint with the Southeast Preparatory School in Houston as the defensive line coach.
He also served two stints with Fresno Gators Youth Program with oversight and leadership that enabled over 100 student-athletes to receive college scholarships.
Brown is married to the former Yolanda Murray and the couple have four children; Derrick II (23), Jaxon (17), Ty (16), and Jaylon (15).
