Charlton Warren - Football Coach - University of Tennessee Athletics

Charlton Warren

Title:
Defensive Backs/ Special Teams Coordinator
Email:
fb-recruiting@utk.edu

Charlton Warren was named defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator coach for the Vols on Jan. 16, 2017.
Previously served as defensive backs coach at the University of North Carolina the last two seasons and also has spent time on the Nebraska and Air Force coaching staffs
Joined the North Carolina coaching staff in 2015. UNC posted the 10th-best passing defense in the NCAA in 2016, allowing only 180.8 yards per game through the air.
In 2015, the Tar Heels allowed only 11 passing touchdowns, the fourth-fewest in the NCAA. Senior cornerback Des Lawrence earned third-team All-ACC honors.
In his first year in Chapel Hill, Warren played a major role for a North Carolina defense that allowed 14.5 fewer points from the previous season, the best improvement of any Power 5 program. UNC also had the most improved pass defense in the country in both pass efficiency and yards per pass attempt. The Tar Heels led the ACC in interceptions, turnovers gained and passes defended while posting an 11-3 record and a berth in the ACC Championship Game.
Spent the 2014 season as the secondary coach at Nebraska. Under Warren’s direction, the Huskers ranked fifth nationally in pass efficiency defense and 32nd in passing yards allowed. The Huskers ranked second nationally in completion percentage (48.5 pct.), 13th in yards per passing attempt (6.1) and 19th in touchdown passes (15).
Prior to joining Nebraska, began his coaching career at his alma mater, Air Force, where he spent nine seasons beginning in 2005. He spent three seasons as secondary coach/recruiting coordinator, three seasons as co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach/recruiting coordinator before he was promoted to associate head coach/defensive coordinator in 2012.
Earned a reputation as the Falcons’ top recruiter and was a part of six bowl games in nine seasons.
In 2011, the Air Force pass defense ranked third in NCAA passing yards allowed at 166.8 yards per game and was second in 2010 by allowing 147.8 yards per game.
The 2009 Falcons defense ranked seventh nationally with 20 interceptions and led the nation in turnover margin.
The 2009 Falcons defense also ranked in the top 20 nationally in passing yards allowed (5th), total defense (11th) and pass efficiency defense (17th).
In addition to his coaching experience on the collegiate level, Warren participated in the NFL minority internship program in 2007 with the Houston Texans. He spent training camp with the Texans, and assisted with the defensive and special teams units.
Graduated from Air Force Academy in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in human factors engineering and earned his MBA from Georgia College and State University in 2003
Was a three-year letterman at defensive back for the Falcons, helping the program achieve consecutive 10-win seasons in 1997 and 1998, including a 12-1 record and an outright conference title in 1998
Following his collegiate career, performed his active service as a systems acquisitions manager at both Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia and Eglin Air Force Base in Florida
A native of Atlanta, Ga., Warren and his wife, Jocelyn, have two daughters, Jayree and Teya, and a son, Chase.