Davern Williams is a name many will remember for the hit Netflix series Last Chance U.
Williams was featured on the initial series of the show that highlighted Buddy Stephens program at East Mississippi CC (JC). He coached the defensive line at EMCC before doors opened for him at the FCS and FBS levels.
Earlier today, Williams was announced as the new defensive ends coach at Kennesaw State (FCS - GA).
He joins the staff of Brian Bohannon, who is entering his 11th season leading the program that he built from the ground up after being hired in 2013.
After developing 23 defensive lineman who moved onto four-year programs in his four seasons at EMCC, Williams spent one season at UT-Chattanooga in 2018 before landing a defensive line job in major college football at Troy.
He returned to his alma mater as defensive line coach, where he excelled and was a 7th Round Draft choice in the 2003 Draft by the Dolphins and later signed with the Giants where he started one game and saw action in three games.
He spent last season as the director of player personnel at UAB and has previous stops at the FCS level at both Murray State and Jacksonville State.
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