Football
Brown, Julius
vs
Ohio State
Sep 27 (Sat)
12:30 p.m. PT
Julius Brown
- Title:
- Cornerbacks Coach
Julius "Juice" Brown joined the Washington football coaching staff as cornerbacks coach early in new head coach Kalen DeBoer's tenure. In 2023, he returns for a second season with the Huskies.
In 2023, Brown helped coach a defensive unit that led the Huskies to an 11-2 overall record. Washington's rushing defense, which had been ranked 11th in the Pac-12 and 108th in the FBS just one year earlier, to third in the conference and 25th in the nation in 2022.
Brown joined the UW staff after having worked the previous two years at Fresno State under DeBoer, as recruiting coordinator, while also coaching the "Huskies" (a hybrid linebacker/safety) position for the Bulldogs.
In two seasons at Fresno State, Brown helped coach a defense that made vast statistical improvements in nearly every team defensive category over the 2019 season, the year before his arrival.
The Bulldogs' defense went from 82nd in the national in scoring defense and 88th in total defense in 2019, to No. 20 and No. 31 in the FBS in 2021, respectively – improvements of 62 and 57 places. In terms of NCAA-FBS national ranking, the run defense improved from 71st to 24th while the pass defense leaped from 107th to 58th. Fresno State also improved its national ranking by 45 or more places in yards allowed per play, opponent first downs, sacks, tackles for loss, third-down percentage defense, and fourth-down percentage defense.
In 2021, Fresno State ranked among the top 25 in the nation in scoring defense, tackles for loss, takeaways, fumble recoveries, third-down conversion defense, and fourth-down conversion defense.
The Bulldogs allowed 20.5 points and 347.1 yards per game in 2021, finishing the season with a 10-3 record, including a victory in the New Mexico Bowl. Five defensive players earned some level of All-Mountain West Conference honors.
When Brown joined DeBoer's first staff at Fresno State along with new defensive coordinator William Inge, the introduction of the 4-2-5 defensive scheme in 2020 signaled the introduction of the Husky position group at Fresno State.
Brown led the transition of four individuals into a unique position whose responsibilities include those of a strong-side linebacker and a safety.
In 2020, 247Sports.com named him the No. 2 recruiter in the Mountain West Conference, for his work compiling the Bulldog's 2021 class of newcomers.
Brown arrived to Fresno State after one season coaching the cornerbacks under Matt Wells at Texas Tech. Brown was with Wells in a similar role for three seasons at Utah State before the two left together for the Big 12.
The 2019 Red Raider defense limited opponents to 30.3 points per game, the lowest average by a Texas Tech defense since 2009. Responsible for the cornerbacks, he helped DaMarcus Fields earn honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades.
Brown has been a part of several successful programs, totaling five conference championships and 12 bowl games during his career. He arrived at Tech after overseeing Utah State’s defensive backs group in 2017-18 after serving as the cornerbacks coach in 2016.
Brown helped build Utah State into one of the top turnover-causing defenses in the country, as the Aggies led the FBS with 32 forced turnovers and 22 interceptions in 2018. Utah State also ranked sixth nationally with 29 takeaways and totaled 71 over Brown’s three seasons on staff.
The Aggies set a school record with six interceptions returned for a touchdown in 2018, which ranked third in the country. In addition, Utah State also finished among the nation’s elite units in turnover margin (3rd in FBS), third-down conversion defense (16th), passing efficiency defense (19th), fourth-down conversion defense (21st) and scoring defense (33rd).
Utah State finished the 2018 season 11-2 overall, matching the single-season school record for wins. The Aggies ended the year at No. 21 in the final coaches’ poll and 22nd in the Associated Press Top 25, marking only the fourth time in school history Utah State ended a season in the AP rankings.
Brown mentored Jalen Davis in 2017, helping the senior become just the ninth first-team All-American in Utah State history. Davis was recognized by the Walter Camp Foundation as a first team All-American, and a second-team honoree by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association and Phil Steele after finishing tied for fifth nationally with 20 passes defended and 11th in the FBS with five interceptions. Davis, who formerly played for both the Dolphins and Cardinals, is now in his second year with the Bengals.
Utah State surrendered only 182.5 passing yards per game in 2017, which ranked 19th in the FBS. Utah State also ranked second in the Mountain West and 24th in the nation for passing efficiency defense (116.6) and tied for sixth in the FBS with 29 forced turnovers. The Aggies created 16 of those turnovers via forced fumbles, which closed the year tied for second nationally. Utah State also ranked fourth in the FBS with five defensive touchdowns.
The Aggies allowed only 176.5 passing yards per game in Brown’s first season in 2016, ranking Utah State third in the Mountain West and 10th nationally in the category. That year, Brown mentored Daniel Gray who went on to sign an NFL free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Prior to his stint at Utah State, Brown spent two seasons as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Boise State, his alma mater. The Broncos combined for a 21-6 record those two seasons, including a 12-4 mark in Mountain West play. His tenure coincided with two bowl victories as Boise State topped No. 10 Arizona, 38-30, in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl after claiming the 2014 Mountain West title, and then Northern Illinois, 55-7, the following season in the 2015 Poinsettia Bowl.
Similar to his success at Utah State, Boise State’s secondary was among the nation’s leaders in interceptions after picking off 22 passes in each of his two seasons. The Broncos led the Mountain West in interceptions both seasons and ranked fifth nationally in 2014 and fourth in 2015.
Darian Thompson recorded five picks alone in the 2015 campaign to rank third in the conference and 20th in the FBS, earning All-Mountain West first team and second-team All-America honors each of those two seasons. Thompson went on to be selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Fellow defensive back Donte Deayon added four interceptions in 2015 to garner All-Mountain West second-team accolades twice under Brown. Deayon also found his way on to the New York Giants’ roster as a free agent signee in 2016.
After finishing a stellar playing career for the Broncos, Brown earned his first coaching position in 2005 as the defensive backs coach at Capital High School in Idaho. He returned to his alma mater a year later as a graduate assistant, a role he remained in for three seasons until he was promoted to director of player personnel in 2009, under former Boise State and UW head coach Chris Petersen.
Brown helped elevate Boise State’s recruiting efforts for three seasons before earning his first coaching position overseeing the cornerbacks at Troy in 2012. He spent one season with the Trojans and then moved to Arkansas State as the cornerbacks and nickel backs coach as well as the recruiting coordinator.
As a player, Brown was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Broncos from 2000-03, earning honorable mention All-WAC honors after leading the conference in passes defended as a senior. Brown was a member of the 2002 and 2003 WAC Championship teams and helped lead the Broncos to victories in the 2002 Humanitarian Bowl and 2003 Fort Worth Bowl.
Brown, a native of Stockton, Calif., is a 2006 graduate of Boise State with a degree in business administration. He and his wife, Cassidy, have two daughters, Lyric and Jazzi, and a son, Kash.
COACHING HISTORY
Washington
2022-23: Cornerbacks
Fresno State
2020-21: Huskies/Recruiting Coordinator
Texas Tech
2019: Cornerbacks
Utah State
2017-18: Defensive Backs
2016: Cornerbacks
Boise State
2014-15: Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator
Arkansas State
2013: Cornerbacks/Nickels/Recruiting Coordinator
Troy
2012: Cornerbacks
Boise State
2009-11: Director of Player Personnel
2007-08: Graduate Assistant
2006: Operations Graduate Assistant
Capital H.S. (Idaho)
2005: Defensive Backs
In 2023, Brown helped coach a defensive unit that led the Huskies to an 11-2 overall record. Washington's rushing defense, which had been ranked 11th in the Pac-12 and 108th in the FBS just one year earlier, to third in the conference and 25th in the nation in 2022.
Brown joined the UW staff after having worked the previous two years at Fresno State under DeBoer, as recruiting coordinator, while also coaching the "Huskies" (a hybrid linebacker/safety) position for the Bulldogs.
In two seasons at Fresno State, Brown helped coach a defense that made vast statistical improvements in nearly every team defensive category over the 2019 season, the year before his arrival.
The Bulldogs' defense went from 82nd in the national in scoring defense and 88th in total defense in 2019, to No. 20 and No. 31 in the FBS in 2021, respectively – improvements of 62 and 57 places. In terms of NCAA-FBS national ranking, the run defense improved from 71st to 24th while the pass defense leaped from 107th to 58th. Fresno State also improved its national ranking by 45 or more places in yards allowed per play, opponent first downs, sacks, tackles for loss, third-down percentage defense, and fourth-down percentage defense.
In 2021, Fresno State ranked among the top 25 in the nation in scoring defense, tackles for loss, takeaways, fumble recoveries, third-down conversion defense, and fourth-down conversion defense.
The Bulldogs allowed 20.5 points and 347.1 yards per game in 2021, finishing the season with a 10-3 record, including a victory in the New Mexico Bowl. Five defensive players earned some level of All-Mountain West Conference honors.
When Brown joined DeBoer's first staff at Fresno State along with new defensive coordinator William Inge, the introduction of the 4-2-5 defensive scheme in 2020 signaled the introduction of the Husky position group at Fresno State.
Brown led the transition of four individuals into a unique position whose responsibilities include those of a strong-side linebacker and a safety.
In 2020, 247Sports.com named him the No. 2 recruiter in the Mountain West Conference, for his work compiling the Bulldog's 2021 class of newcomers.
Brown arrived to Fresno State after one season coaching the cornerbacks under Matt Wells at Texas Tech. Brown was with Wells in a similar role for three seasons at Utah State before the two left together for the Big 12.
The 2019 Red Raider defense limited opponents to 30.3 points per game, the lowest average by a Texas Tech defense since 2009. Responsible for the cornerbacks, he helped DaMarcus Fields earn honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades.
Brown has been a part of several successful programs, totaling five conference championships and 12 bowl games during his career. He arrived at Tech after overseeing Utah State’s defensive backs group in 2017-18 after serving as the cornerbacks coach in 2016.
Brown helped build Utah State into one of the top turnover-causing defenses in the country, as the Aggies led the FBS with 32 forced turnovers and 22 interceptions in 2018. Utah State also ranked sixth nationally with 29 takeaways and totaled 71 over Brown’s three seasons on staff.
The Aggies set a school record with six interceptions returned for a touchdown in 2018, which ranked third in the country. In addition, Utah State also finished among the nation’s elite units in turnover margin (3rd in FBS), third-down conversion defense (16th), passing efficiency defense (19th), fourth-down conversion defense (21st) and scoring defense (33rd).
Utah State finished the 2018 season 11-2 overall, matching the single-season school record for wins. The Aggies ended the year at No. 21 in the final coaches’ poll and 22nd in the Associated Press Top 25, marking only the fourth time in school history Utah State ended a season in the AP rankings.
Brown mentored Jalen Davis in 2017, helping the senior become just the ninth first-team All-American in Utah State history. Davis was recognized by the Walter Camp Foundation as a first team All-American, and a second-team honoree by the Associated Press, Football Writers Association and Phil Steele after finishing tied for fifth nationally with 20 passes defended and 11th in the FBS with five interceptions. Davis, who formerly played for both the Dolphins and Cardinals, is now in his second year with the Bengals.
Utah State surrendered only 182.5 passing yards per game in 2017, which ranked 19th in the FBS. Utah State also ranked second in the Mountain West and 24th in the nation for passing efficiency defense (116.6) and tied for sixth in the FBS with 29 forced turnovers. The Aggies created 16 of those turnovers via forced fumbles, which closed the year tied for second nationally. Utah State also ranked fourth in the FBS with five defensive touchdowns.
The Aggies allowed only 176.5 passing yards per game in Brown’s first season in 2016, ranking Utah State third in the Mountain West and 10th nationally in the category. That year, Brown mentored Daniel Gray who went on to sign an NFL free agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
Prior to his stint at Utah State, Brown spent two seasons as the secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Boise State, his alma mater. The Broncos combined for a 21-6 record those two seasons, including a 12-4 mark in Mountain West play. His tenure coincided with two bowl victories as Boise State topped No. 10 Arizona, 38-30, in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl after claiming the 2014 Mountain West title, and then Northern Illinois, 55-7, the following season in the 2015 Poinsettia Bowl.
Similar to his success at Utah State, Boise State’s secondary was among the nation’s leaders in interceptions after picking off 22 passes in each of his two seasons. The Broncos led the Mountain West in interceptions both seasons and ranked fifth nationally in 2014 and fourth in 2015.
Darian Thompson recorded five picks alone in the 2015 campaign to rank third in the conference and 20th in the FBS, earning All-Mountain West first team and second-team All-America honors each of those two seasons. Thompson went on to be selected in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Fellow defensive back Donte Deayon added four interceptions in 2015 to garner All-Mountain West second-team accolades twice under Brown. Deayon also found his way on to the New York Giants’ roster as a free agent signee in 2016.
After finishing a stellar playing career for the Broncos, Brown earned his first coaching position in 2005 as the defensive backs coach at Capital High School in Idaho. He returned to his alma mater a year later as a graduate assistant, a role he remained in for three seasons until he was promoted to director of player personnel in 2009, under former Boise State and UW head coach Chris Petersen.
Brown helped elevate Boise State’s recruiting efforts for three seasons before earning his first coaching position overseeing the cornerbacks at Troy in 2012. He spent one season with the Trojans and then moved to Arkansas State as the cornerbacks and nickel backs coach as well as the recruiting coordinator.
As a player, Brown was a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Broncos from 2000-03, earning honorable mention All-WAC honors after leading the conference in passes defended as a senior. Brown was a member of the 2002 and 2003 WAC Championship teams and helped lead the Broncos to victories in the 2002 Humanitarian Bowl and 2003 Fort Worth Bowl.
Brown, a native of Stockton, Calif., is a 2006 graduate of Boise State with a degree in business administration. He and his wife, Cassidy, have two daughters, Lyric and Jazzi, and a son, Kash.
COACHING HISTORY
Washington
2022-23: Cornerbacks
Fresno State
2020-21: Huskies/Recruiting Coordinator
Texas Tech
2019: Cornerbacks
Utah State
2017-18: Defensive Backs
2016: Cornerbacks
Boise State
2014-15: Defensive Backs/Recruiting Coordinator
Arkansas State
2013: Cornerbacks/Nickels/Recruiting Coordinator
Troy
2012: Cornerbacks
Boise State
2009-11: Director of Player Personnel
2007-08: Graduate Assistant
2006: Operations Graduate Assistant
Capital H.S. (Idaho)
2005: Defensive Backs
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