Kelly Poppinga

Defensive Coordinator, BYU · Big 12 · FBS · since 2026

Experience

9 stints

Defensive Coordinator · Inside Linebackers
BYU
2026–present1 season
Special Teams Coordinator · Defensive Ends
BYU
2023–20253 seasons
Co-Special Teams Coordinator · Edge
Boise State
20221 season
Co-Defensive Coordinator · Linebackers · Outside Linebackers
Virginia
2018–20214 seasons
Special Teams Coordinator · Outside Linebackers
Virginia
2016–20172 seasons
Special Teams Coordinator · Outside Linebackers
BYU
2013–20153 seasons

Kelly Poppinga

Drawing the tree…

Coached under 4 people at 3 programs, most recently Kalani Sitake, Andy Avalos and Bronco Mendenhall

Succeeded 4 people at 2 programs, most recently Larry Lewis, Nick Howell and Shaun Nua

Succeeded by 4 people at 2 programs, most recently Justin Ena, Rickey Brumfield and Shaun Nua