SINCE 1996

2025 Nominee

Blake Harrell

American Athletic

East Carolina University

Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers

Why should this coach be considered for the Broyles Award?

Directed a defense that ranks Top 15 nationally in 3rd Down % (6th/29.8), INTs (8th/12) and TOs gained (12th/18) … Also stands 29th in Pass Eff. Defense (121.2) and has improved a unit that stood 102nd in Total Defense in 2020 (447.3) to 72nd in 2021 (392.2) … Two seasons as DC, his teams have tallied 36 takeaways, allowed 29.7 ppg and 419.8 ypg.