William Green Confirms Jacksonville State Exit, New Job as WVU DL Coach

Another important position group on Rich Rodriguez’s WVU staff has its leader. William Green confirms prior reports, revealing his exit from Jacksonville State and job change to defensive line coach at West Virginia on Tuesday morning.

“Jax State all I can say is thank you. All the players, coaches, and admin I can’t thank y’all enough for the impact you all had on my life over 9 seasons in Jacksonville. We made history together and I will forever cherish my time here. Love you all forever!,” said Green on social media as a New Year’s Eve post that also serves as an announcement.

Jax State all I can say is thank you. All the players, coaches, and admin I can’t thank y’all enough for the impact you all had on my life over 9 seasons in Jacksonville. We made history together and I will forever cherish my time here. Love you all forever! pic.twitter.com/fZF1tquBtE

— William Green (@coach_willgreen) December 31, 2024

Green was first reported to be joining Rodriguez’s staff by 247 Sports on Dec. 26. He also added his title to his X (formerly Twitter) page.

Green and Rodriguez first worked together on staff at Louisiana Monroe in 2021. Rodriguez brought Green with him to Jacksonville State in 2022. It was Green’s second stint with the Gamecocks, as he also served as their defensive line coach from 2017-2020. A Florida Gator during his playing days, Green began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater in 2016.

Green will work under West Virginia’s new defensive coordinator Zac Alley, was officially announced by WVU on Sunday.

For a related story, Rich Rodriguez praises his assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Zac Alley upon new of his hiring.