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Florida International University football recruiting info

Florida International University is a NCAA FBS program in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) based in Miami, Florida. Use this page to review coaches, recruiting actions, and nearby programs in the same state.

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Willie Simmons

Head coach

Head Coach

Emailwi******@fi**.edu

X / Twitter@HC********

David Blackwell

Defensive Coordinator

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Nick Coleman

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach

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Jovan Dewitt

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator

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Kenneth Gilstrap

Special Teams Coordinator - Safeties

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Jelani Berassa

Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers

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Joe Cauthen

Assistant Coach - Defensive Line

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Arturo Freeman

Volunteer Assistant Coach

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Anthony Gaitor

Assistant Coach - Cornerbacks

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Benedick Hyppolite

Assistant Coach - Running Backs

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Derek Jones

Linebackers Coach

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Edwin Pata

Assistant Coach - Offensive Line

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Frank Ponce

Associate Head Coach/Tight Ends

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Ryan Smith

Assistant Coach - Linebackers

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Kenechi Udeze

Defensive Line Coach

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Christian Gomez

Graduate Assistant

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Peter Hontas

Director of Scouting and Player Personnel

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Khadry Jackson

Graduate Assistant

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Alicia Payne

Director of Recruiting

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Solomon Perez

Temporary Football Analyst

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KD Willis

Assistant AD, Football Operations

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FAQs

Quick answers for families researching football programs, coaching staffs, and recruiting fit.

How many football coaches does Florida International University have?

Florida International University has 21 football coaches on staff.

What division is Florida International University football?

Florida International University competes in NCAA FBS football.

How do I contact Florida International University football coaches?

SCOUT provides direct email addresses for 2 of 21 coaches at Florida International University. You can also visit their recruiting questionnaire at https://college.jumpforward.com/questionnaire.aspx?iid=376&sportid=54.

What conference is Florida International University in?

Florida International University plays in the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

Does Florida International University offer football scholarships?

Florida International University competes at the FBS level where teams can offer athletic scholarships, traditionally up to 85 scholarship players.

School snapshot

Academic and campus context helps families narrow down realistic football fit before sending outreach.

School type

Public

HBCU

Enrollment

49,039

Undergrad enrollment

38,978

Acceptance rate

64%

In-state cost

$18,963

ACT range

21-26

SAT math range

510-610

SAT reading range

550-640

Recruiting actions

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