Blake Harrell

Blake Harrell
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamEast Carolina
ConferenceAAC
Record4–1
Biographical details
Born (1979-10-20) October 20, 1979 (age 45)
Alma materWestern Carolina University (2002)
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2001–2002Western Carolina (SA)
2003McDowell HS (NC) (asst.)
2004Fuquay-Varina HS (NC) (asst.)
2005Franklin HS (NC) (DB)
2006Franklin HS (NC) (DC)
2007–2013Lenoir-Rhyne (DC/ST/LB/RC)
2014–2018The Citadel (DC/LB)
2019Kennesaw State (DC/LB)
2020–2024East Carolina (DC/ILB)
2024–presentEast Carolina
Head coaching record
Overall4–1
Bowls0–0

Blake Harrell (born October 20, 1979) is an American football coach who is currently the head coach for the East Carolina Pirates.

Coaching career

From 2001 through 2019, Harrell had various coaching positions as an assistant coach at Western Carolina, McDowell High School, Fuquay-Varina High School, Franklin High School, Lenoir-Rhyne, The Citadel, and Kennesaw State.[1][2][3] On January 28, 2020, Harrell was hired by the East Carolina Pirates as the team's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach.[4] On October 20, 2024, After former East Carolina head coach Mike Houston was fired, Harrell was named the team's interim head coach.[5][6] Following a 4–0 start, East Carolina made Harrell the permanent head coach.[7]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
East Carolina Pirates (American Athletic Conference) (2024–present)
2024 East Carolina 4–1[a] 4–1 5th Military
East Carolina: 4–1 4–1
Total: 4–1
  1. ^ Harrell became interim head coach after Mike Houston's firing following week 7.

References

  1. ^ "Blake Harrell". East Carolina University Athletics. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Scott, Chance. "Blake Harrell prepares to usher in a new chapter for ECU defense". 247Sports. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Gullickson, Eric. "Better record the main focus for ECU Defensive Coordinator Blake Harrell this offseason". WITN.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  4. ^ Barton III, Garrett. "East Carolina hires former KSU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell". The KSU Sentinel. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Myatt, Al. "Houston out, Harrell in as interim coach". Bonesville. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Boyd, Jason. "ECU announces Mike Houston no longer head football coach, Blake Harrell to serve as interim coach". Washington Daily News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Thamel, Pete (November 25, 2024). "Sources: ECU to elevate interim Harrell to HC role". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 25, 2024.