Defensive Backs Coach

Duwan Walker became the second coach from Prattville High School to join the South Alabama staff when he was named Defensive Backs coach on March 22. He rejoined his former boss, Bill Clark, who serves as the Jaguars' defensive coordinator.

Walker spent nine years as an assistant for the Lions, for two years as defensive backs coach before being elevated to defensive coordinator in 2001. He gained his start in coaching as a graduate assistant with the Trojans from 1997-1999, working with the defensive line for one season before helping defensive backs the next.

A four-year letterman at Troy from 1992-95, Walker played as a true freshman, primarily on special teams. He spot-started at safety as a sophomore before moving into the No. 1 spot on the depth chart for his junior and senior seasons. During his time in Troy, the Trojans competed as a I-AA independent, reaching the semifinals in 1993 and the playoffs in 1994 and 1995.