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Kevie Thompson to Coach Tiger DBs

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – Kevie Thompson has been named defensive backs coach at the University of West Alabama, according to an announcement today by Tiger head coach Brett Gilliland. Thompson replaces Ervin Jackson, who resigned to take another coaching position.
 
"We are very excited to have Coach Thompson join the Tiger football family," Gilliland said. "He brings great experience and knowledge to the defensive backfield. 
 
"His connections throughout the Mississippi junior colleges will also be beneficial in recruiting," Gilliland said. "His drive to see young men grow personally off and on the field will make him a tremendous asset to our program."
 
Thompson comes to West Alabama from Hinds (Miss.) Community College where he served as associate head coach, defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. His pass defense at Hinds was ranked No. 1 in the nation, with scoring defense ranked fourth in the MAJC and 18th nationally in points per game allowed at 19.0. Thompson's total defense at Hinds was 33rd in the nation.
 
Prior collegiate coaching stops for Thompson include Bethany College where he coached defensive backs, as well as serving as the pass game coordinator. He also served as a volunteer assistant at the University of Florida with defensive coordinator Todd Grantham in the spring of 2018. He also helped run camps at South Carolina and Ole Miss.
 
High school coaching assignments for Thompson include Starkville (Miss.) High School, Taylorsville (Miss.) High School, Madison Central (Miss.) High School and Raleigh (Miss.) High School.
 
Thompson played collegiately as a defensive back at Jones (Miss.) Junior College (2007-07) before transferring to Southern Miss (2008-09) to finish his career. He helped lead the Golden Eagles to a pair of New Orleans Bowl appearances.
 
After earning his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Southern Miss in 2010, Thompson earned a Master's in Education at William Carey University in 2014 and a Specialist in Education Leadership from William Carey in 2016.
 
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