Blake Harrell (born October 20, 1979) is an

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coach who is currently the head coach for the

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Coaching career

From 2001 through 2019, Harrell had various coaching positions as an assistant coach at Western Carolina, McDowell High School, Fuquay-Varina High School, Franklin High School, Lenoir-Rhyne, The Citadel, and Kennesaw State. On January 28, 2020, Harrell was hired by the East Carolina Pirates as the team's defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. On October 20, 2024, After former East Carolina head coach Mike Houston was fired, Harrell was named the team's interim head coach. Following a 4–0 start, East Carolina made Harrell the permanent head coach.

Head coaching record

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External links

The Citadel Bulldogs profileKennesaw State Owls profileEast Carolina Pirates profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Harrell, Blake 1979 births Living people Place of birth missing (living people) East Carolina Pirates football coaches High school football coaches in North Carolina Kennesaw State Owls football coaches Lenoir–Rhyne Bears football coaches The Citadel Bulldogs football coaches Western Carolina Catamounts football coaches