Todd Middleton enters his second season as the defensive line coach on the Alabama State University football staff..
Middleton came to Alabama State from Southwestern Athletic Conference rival Prairie View University in January 2023 where he served the 2022 season as the Defensive Coordinator.
In 2024, the Black SWARM defense 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)....defense did not allow a touchdown over the last 9 quarters of the season.
Additionally, defensive end Treqwan Thomas earned First-Team All-SWAC honors in 2024.
Defensively in 2023, ASU led the SWAC in scoring defense 14.5 (2nd FCS), and ranked second in total defense (281.9 (3rd FCS), passing yards allowed (181.0/10th FCS), rush defense and (100.9/9th FCS). The Hornets were third in the SWAC in fumbles recovered (11/10th FCS and fourth in turnovers gained (22).
The postseason awards saw three Hornets were named to the All-SWAC teams and two defensive u . Colton Adams was named to the first team while Treqwan Thomas and Mikey Victory was earned All-SWAC 2nd Team honors. Colton Adams and Mikey Victory nabbed All-American Honors with Adams being named FCS Football Central's Defensive Player of the Year while Victor was an Aeneas Williams Finalist was later signed by the New England Patriots.Â
The Panthers were considered as one of the top statistical units in the SWAC. The pass defensive only allowed 171.8 yards per contest, which ranked second in the SWAC and sixth in the FCS. The Panthers defensive unit created an astonishing 79 tackles for loss under Middleton's guidance. Several of Middleton's former student athletes gained All-SWAC honors during his five years at Prairie View. Quinton Bell (Atlanta Falcons) became the first draft pick in over 30 years.
Middleton spent the two previous seasons at Florida A&M. During his time at FAMU, Elijah Price accounted for 23 Tackles for loss while earning All-MEACÂ honors.
Middleton brings over 32 years in the coaching ranks, which includes stints a numerous four-year universities, junior college, high school and professional organizations.
Middleton is a graduate of Wake Forest University.
MIDDLETON'S COACHING RESUME
Prairie View University / Defensive Coordinator-Defensive Line
Prairie View Texas 2018-2023
Florida A&M University/ Defensive Ends
Tallahassee Florida 2016-2017
Hutchinson Community College/ Defensive Line
Hutchinson Kansas 2014-2015
Dodge City Law/ Defensive Coordinator
Dodge City Kansas Spring 2014
Dodge City Community College/ Defensive Line Coach
Dodge City Kansas 2012
Dodge City High School/ Defensive Coordinator
Dodge City Kansas 2010-2011
Southern University/ Defensive Line Coach
Baton Rouge Louisiana 2007-2009
Indiana State University/ Defensive Line Coach
Terre Haute Indiana 2005-2006
Dodge City Community College/Defensive Coordinator
Dodge City Kansas 2003-2004
Midwestern State University/ Secondary Coach
Wichita Falls Texas 2001-2002
University of Kansas/ Outside Linebackers/Tight Ends
Lawrence Kansas 1997-2000
Northern Illinois University/ Defensive Ends
DeKalb Illinois 1996
Princeton University/ Defensive Line
Princeton New Jersey 1995
United States Military Academy at West Point/ Defensive Ends
Highland Falls New York 1994
University of Arizona/ Graduate Assistant Offensive Line
Tucson Arizona 1993
West Virginia Wesleyan College/ Secondary Coach
Buckhannon West Virginia 1992
Chowan College/ Defensive Line
Murfreesboro North Carolina 1991
