Lyle Hemphill- Creating Turnovers

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Lyle Hemphill joined Duke's football program and currently serves as co-defensive coordinator and safety coach. Promoted in March 2023, Hemphill quickly made an impact, mentoring All-ACC safeties Brandon Johnson and Darius Joiner. Under his guidance, Duke's defense excelled in national rankings for fumbles recovered, turnover margin, and sacks, with the defensive back unit achieving notable success in pass breakups. Hemphill's coaching career includes five seasons at Wake Forest, where he served as defensive coordinator and safeties coach, leading the team to three consecutive bowl appearances and helping the Demon Deacons achieve top national rankings in turnovers and pass defense.

Before his tenure at Wake Forest, Hemphill spent six seasons at Stony Brook, where he was recognized as the 2015 FCS Defensive Coordinator of the Year for directing one of the top defenses in the country. He also held coaching positions at Delaware, Hofstra, and Delaware Valley University, gaining extensive experience coaching defensive backs and special teams. A graduate of Ursinus College with a master's degree from Delaware, Hemphill has a rich coaching lineage, with his father being a prominent high school football coach in Delaware.