Blake Harrell

Head Coachat

East Carolina

Coaching since 2016

Blake Harrell is 19-9 at East Carolina since 2024 and 19-9 in his career.

Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD

2026 season5-4Conf 3-2

At East Carolina19-9Conf 14-7 · since 2024

Last 3 seasons19-9Conf 14-7

Career19-9Conf 14-7 · 3 seasons

Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker

East Carolina won 51.7% of its games before he arrived (51.6% in conference). His career win rate is +16.1 pts against that (+15.1 pts in conference).

Bio

Hired: Nov 27, 2024
Alma mater: West Carolina
Calls plays: No
Background: Defense
First-time head coach: No

Head Coaching Seasons

2 seasons

Year	School	W-L	Conf	SRS	SP+	SP+ Off	SP+ Def	AP Final	Titles and Bowl
2025	East Carolina	9-4	American Athletic	5.7	8.0	32.6	24.0	-	W 23-17 Go Bowling Military Bowl vs Pittsburgh
2024	East Carolina	5-1	American Athletic	-5.3	-1.0	28.5	29.7	-	W 26-21 Go Bowling Military Bowl vs NC State

East Carolina Staff, 2026

Blake HarrellHead Coach
Jordan DavisOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
Roy TeshCo-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line
Jordon HankinsDefensive Coordinator/Linebackers
Ryan SmithSpecial Teams Coordinator
Tarron WilliamsCornerbacks
Bryan ButterworthNickels
Alex HuettelOffensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
Rico ZackeryOutside Linebackers
Julian GriffinRunning Backs
Damon MagazuSafeties
Hunter MacKayTight Ends/Passing Game Coordinator
Juan SotoWide Receivers
Mason BaggettDirector of Strength & Conditioning

Transfer Portal at East Carolina

Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 19

Cycle	In	Out	Net
2026	25	29	-4
2025	24	29	-5

Staff History by Season

3 stints

2025-2026
East CarolinaHead Coach
2024
East CarolinaInterim Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/Inside LinebackersPosition groups: LB
2021-2023
East CarolinaDefensive Coordinator/Inside LinebackersPosition groups: LB