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Lyle Hemphill

Defensive Coach | Texas A&M | Defensive Backs & Secondary Specialist

Coach Lyle Hemphill brings extensive experience coaching and developing defensive units at the Power Five and Group of Five levels, with a strong background in secondary play, coverage structures, and defensive game planning.

Currently serving on the Texas A&M defensive staff, Coach Hemphill works closely with the Aggies’ defensive backs, contributing to weekly game plans, opponent breakdowns, film analysis, and player development within a top-tier SEC program. His work emphasizes modern pass defense, communication in the secondary, and teaching coverage concepts that translate directly to game situations.

Prior to Texas A&M, Coach Hemphill has coached at multiple Division I programs, holding roles that included defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, and recruiting responsibilities. Across his career, he has been instrumental in building aggressive, disciplined defenses, with a focus on:

• Coverage technique and leverage

• Pattern-match and zone principles

• Disguising coverages and pressures

• Developing defensive backs for high-level competition

Known for his ability to teach complex defensive concepts in a clear, practical way, Coach Hemphill blends scheme with on-field fundamentals, making his instruction valuable for coaches at every level — from high school to college.

Coach Hemphill’s experience within elite college football environments gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to prepare defensive backs to compete in today’s pass-heavy offenses, making him a trusted voice in modern defensive education.

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