Florida A&M football’s defense will now be under the leadership of Kenwick Thompson.
On Tuesday, Rattlers head coach James Colzie III announced Thompson’s hire as FAMU’s defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.
Thompson replaces former FAMU defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Milton Patterson, who departed to become the inside linebackers coach for new New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel this January.
“I am honored to be a part of a rich history of excellence on and off the field,” Thompson said in a released statement.
“I’m excited to get to work to contribute to that rich history. I want to thank Coach Colzie for this outstanding opportunity to work with these great young men.”
Our DC and Linebackers Coach..🐍🐍 @CoachKThompson#FINISH#FAMULYpic.twitter.com/lEGkdFC1Ip
— James Colzie III (@CoachColzie) April 1, 2025
Thompson last worked on the Football Bowl Subdivision level as UAB’s assistant head coach and linebackers coach under Trent Dilfer. Thompson spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Blazers.
FAMU’s new defensive coordinator also worked at UNLV, Fresno State, East Carolina, Vanderbilt, San Jose State, California, and Texas Southern. Thompson’s last role as a defensive coordinator was in 2016, when he worked on East Carolina’s Staff.
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