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Julius Brown
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The 2019 campaign will mark Julius Brown’s first as Texas Tech’s cornerbacks coach as he followed head coach Matt Wells to the South Plains following three seasons in a similar role at Utah State.
In over a decade in college football, Brown has been part of several successful programs with five conference championships and 11 bowl games over his career. He arrives in Lubbock after overseeing Utah State’s defensive backs group the past two seasons after serving as the cornerbacks coach in 2016.
Brown helped build Utah State into one of the top turnover-causing defenses in the country during his tenure in Logan as the Aggies led the FBS with 32 forced turnovers and 22 interceptions in 2018. Utah State also ranked sixth nationally with 29 takeaways and totaled 71 over Brown’s three seasons on staff.
The Aggies set a school record with six interceptions returned for a touchdown in 2018, which ranked third in the country. In addition, Utah State also finished among the nation’s elite units in turnover margin (3rd in FBS), third-down conversion defense (16th), passing efficiency defense (19th), fourth-down conversion defense (21st) and scoring defense (33rd).
Utah State closed the 2018 season at 11-2 overall, matching the single-season school record for wins. The Aggies ended the year at No. 21 in the final Amway Coaches’ poll and 22nd in the Associated Press poll, marking only the fourth time in school history Utah State has wrapped a season in the AP rankings.
Brown mentored Jalen Davis in 2017, helping the senior become just the ninth first team All-American in Utah State history. Davis was recognized by the Walter Camp Foundation as a first team All-American and a second-team honoree by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association and Phil Steele after finishing tied for fifth nationally with 20 passes defended and 11th in the FBS with five interceptions.
For his career, Davis set the Utah State school record with 37 pass breakups and 48 passes defended. His 11 career interceptions, meanwhile, ranked tied for fourth all-time in program history. He signed an NFL free agent contract following his senior season with the Miami Dolphins where he is a member of the practice squad.
Backed by Davis and fellow All-Mountain West performer Dallin Leavitt in the secondary, Utah State surrendered only 182.5 passing yards per game in 2017, which ranked 19th in the FBS. Utah State also ranked second in the Mountain West and 24th in the nation for passing efficiency defense (116.6) and tied for sixth in the FBS with 29 forced turnovers. The Aggies created 16 of those turnovers via forced fumbles, which closed the year tied for second nationally. Utah State also ranked fourth in the FBS with five defensive touchdowns.
The Aggies allowed only 176.5 passing yards per game in Brown’s first season in 2016 as Utah State ranked third in the Mountain West and 10th nationally in the category. Brown mentored Daniel Gray that season who went on to sign an NFL free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Prior to his stint at Utah State, Brown spent two seasons as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator for his alma mater at Boise State. The Broncos combined for a 21-6 record those two seasons, including a 12-4 mark in Mountain West play. His tenure coincided with two bowl victories as Boise State topped No. 10 Arizona, 38-30, in the 2014 VIZIO Fiesta Bowl and then Northern Illinois, 55-7, in the 2015 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. The Broncos also won the 2014 Mountain West title, defeating Fresno State, 28-14, in the championship game.
Similar to his success at Utah State, Boise State’s secondary was among the nation’s leaders in interceptions after picking off 22 passes in each of his two seasons. The Broncos led the Mountain West in interceptions both seasons and ranked fifth nationally in 2014 and fourth in 2015.
Darian Thompson recorded five picks alone in the 2015 campaign to rank third in the conference and 20th nationally, earning All-Mountain West first team and second team All-America honors each of those two seasons. Thompson went on to be selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Fellow defensive back Donte Deayon added four interceptions in 2015 to garner All-Mountain West second team accolades twice under Brown. Like Thompson, Deayon also found his way on to the New York Giants’ roster as a free agent signee in 2016.
After finishing a stellar playing career for the Broncos, Brown earned his first coaching position in 2005 as the defensive backs coach at Capital High School in Idaho. He returned to his alma mater a year later as a graduate assistant, a role he remained in for three seasons until he was promoted to Director of Player Personnel in 2009.
Brown helped elevate Boise State’s recruiting efforts for three seasons before earning his first coaching position overseeing the cornerbacks at Troy in 2012. He spent one seasons with the Trojans and then moved to Arkansas State as the cornerbacks and nickel backs coach as well as the recruiting coordinator.
As a player, Brown was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Broncos from 2000-03, earning honorable mention All-WAC honors after leading the conference in passes defended as a senior. Brown was a member of the 2002 and 2003 WAC Championship teams and helped lead the Broncos to victories in the 2002 Crucial.com Humanitarian Bowl and 2003 PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl.
Brown, a native of Stockton, California, is a 2006 graduate of Boise State with a degree in business administration. He and his wife, Cassidy, have one daughter, Lyric.
JULIUS BROWN COACHING EXPERIENCE
2019-Present – Texas Tech Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2017-18 – Utah State Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs)
2016 – Utah State Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2014-15 – Boise State Assistant Coach (Secondary/Recruiting Coordinator)
2013 – Arkansas State Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks/Nickels/Recruiting Coordinator)
2012 – Troy Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2009-11 – Boise State Director of Player Personnel
2007-08 – Boise State Graduate Assistant
2006 – Boise State Operations Graduate Assistant
2005 – Capital High School (Idaho) High School (Defensive Backs)
The 2019 campaign will mark Julius Brown’s first as Texas Tech’s cornerbacks coach as he followed head coach Matt Wells to the South Plains following three seasons in a similar role at Utah State.
In over a decade in college football, Brown has been part of several successful programs with five conference championships and 11 bowl games over his career. He arrives in Lubbock after overseeing Utah State’s defensive backs group the past two seasons after serving as the cornerbacks coach in 2016.
Brown helped build Utah State into one of the top turnover-causing defenses in the country during his tenure in Logan as the Aggies led the FBS with 32 forced turnovers and 22 interceptions in 2018. Utah State also ranked sixth nationally with 29 takeaways and totaled 71 over Brown’s three seasons on staff.
The Aggies set a school record with six interceptions returned for a touchdown in 2018, which ranked third in the country. In addition, Utah State also finished among the nation’s elite units in turnover margin (3rd in FBS), third-down conversion defense (16th), passing efficiency defense (19th), fourth-down conversion defense (21st) and scoring defense (33rd).
Utah State closed the 2018 season at 11-2 overall, matching the single-season school record for wins. The Aggies ended the year at No. 21 in the final Amway Coaches’ poll and 22nd in the Associated Press poll, marking only the fourth time in school history Utah State has wrapped a season in the AP rankings.
Brown mentored Jalen Davis in 2017, helping the senior become just the ninth first team All-American in Utah State history. Davis was recognized by the Walter Camp Foundation as a first team All-American and a second-team honoree by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association and Phil Steele after finishing tied for fifth nationally with 20 passes defended and 11th in the FBS with five interceptions.
For his career, Davis set the Utah State school record with 37 pass breakups and 48 passes defended. His 11 career interceptions, meanwhile, ranked tied for fourth all-time in program history. He signed an NFL free agent contract following his senior season with the Miami Dolphins where he is a member of the practice squad.
Backed by Davis and fellow All-Mountain West performer Dallin Leavitt in the secondary, Utah State surrendered only 182.5 passing yards per game in 2017, which ranked 19th in the FBS. Utah State also ranked second in the Mountain West and 24th in the nation for passing efficiency defense (116.6) and tied for sixth in the FBS with 29 forced turnovers. The Aggies created 16 of those turnovers via forced fumbles, which closed the year tied for second nationally. Utah State also ranked fourth in the FBS with five defensive touchdowns.
The Aggies allowed only 176.5 passing yards per game in Brown’s first season in 2016 as Utah State ranked third in the Mountain West and 10th nationally in the category. Brown mentored Daniel Gray that season who went on to sign an NFL free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Prior to his stint at Utah State, Brown spent two seasons as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator for his alma mater at Boise State. The Broncos combined for a 21-6 record those two seasons, including a 12-4 mark in Mountain West play. His tenure coincided with two bowl victories as Boise State topped No. 10 Arizona, 38-30, in the 2014 VIZIO Fiesta Bowl and then Northern Illinois, 55-7, in the 2015 San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. The Broncos also won the 2014 Mountain West title, defeating Fresno State, 28-14, in the championship game.
Similar to his success at Utah State, Boise State’s secondary was among the nation’s leaders in interceptions after picking off 22 passes in each of his two seasons. The Broncos led the Mountain West in interceptions both seasons and ranked fifth nationally in 2014 and fourth in 2015.
Darian Thompson recorded five picks alone in the 2015 campaign to rank third in the conference and 20th nationally, earning All-Mountain West first team and second team All-America honors each of those two seasons. Thompson went on to be selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.
Fellow defensive back Donte Deayon added four interceptions in 2015 to garner All-Mountain West second team accolades twice under Brown. Like Thompson, Deayon also found his way on to the New York Giants’ roster as a free agent signee in 2016.
After finishing a stellar playing career for the Broncos, Brown earned his first coaching position in 2005 as the defensive backs coach at Capital High School in Idaho. He returned to his alma mater a year later as a graduate assistant, a role he remained in for three seasons until he was promoted to Director of Player Personnel in 2009.
Brown helped elevate Boise State’s recruiting efforts for three seasons before earning his first coaching position overseeing the cornerbacks at Troy in 2012. He spent one seasons with the Trojans and then moved to Arkansas State as the cornerbacks and nickel backs coach as well as the recruiting coordinator.
As a player, Brown was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Broncos from 2000-03, earning honorable mention All-WAC honors after leading the conference in passes defended as a senior. Brown was a member of the 2002 and 2003 WAC Championship teams and helped lead the Broncos to victories in the 2002 Crucial.com Humanitarian Bowl and 2003 PlainsCapital Fort Worth Bowl.
Brown, a native of Stockton, California, is a 2006 graduate of Boise State with a degree in business administration. He and his wife, Cassidy, have one daughter, Lyric.
JULIUS BROWN COACHING EXPERIENCE
2019-Present – Texas Tech Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2017-18 – Utah State Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs)
2016 – Utah State Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2014-15 – Boise State Assistant Coach (Secondary/Recruiting Coordinator)
2013 – Arkansas State Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks/Nickels/Recruiting Coordinator)
2012 – Troy Assistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
2009-11 – Boise State Director of Player Personnel
2007-08 – Boise State Graduate Assistant
2006 – Boise State Operations Graduate Assistant
2005 – Capital High School (Idaho) High School (Defensive Backs)
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— Juice Brown (@CoachJuice_TTU) December 3, 2018
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