David Rowe was named the defensive backs coach for Valdosta State in 2017. He is a 2009 graduate of Rutgers University and served as a three-year starter for the Scarlet Knights, and he has since established himself as a talented football coach at the collegiate level, with a wealth of experience obtained in a relatively short period of time.
"It's an honor to have this opportunity to work at such a prestigious university," said Rowe. "I look forward to helping our student-athletes continue to be winners both on and off the field."
A former cornerback and safety during his playing career at Rutgers, Rowe transitioned into a coaching career in the summer of 2013 when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by way of the Bill Walsh Minority Internship program. The four-month internship proved to be time well spent, as Rowe was picked up as a Defensive Assistant in September of 2013. His experience with the Bucs included direct work with Tampa Bay Safeties Coach Jeff Hafley.
Following his stint with the Bucs during their 2013 season, Rowe elected to further his education at Western Michigan while serving as a Graduate Assistant Cornerbacks Coach. His work there helped the Broncos become the number one ranked team in the Mid American Conference in pass efficiency defense. Following his time at Western Michigan, Rowe preceded his new position at Valdosta State as the defensive coordinator at Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Fla.
