UCF promotes former SEC DB to be defensive coordinator, per report

Former SEC defensive back Addison Williams is set for a promotion, according to a report from Matt Zenitz of On3 Sports. Based on what has been released, Williams is set to become the Knights’ next defensive coordinator.

The former South Carolina DB has held a spot on UCF’s staff the last 2 years after working at both Coastal Carolina and Auburn.

UCF has promoted defensive backs coach Addison Williams to defensive coordinator, Gus Malzahn announced.

Williams, a former South Carolina defensive back, has been on UCF’s staff the last two years after working at Coastal Carolina and Auburn.

— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 18, 2022

The previous person in this position was defensive coordinator Travis Williams, who headed to Arkansas to replace new UNLV head coach Barry Odom. This Williams coached at Auburn from 2014 to 2020, and rose from analyst to co-defensive coordinator while also coaching linebackers.

It will be interesting to see how this move works out long-term for the Knights.

Crissy Froyd

Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.