Dawson Odums is the Head Coach at Bowie State, coaching since 2016. Staff history at 3 schools, the head coaches he worked under and the players he coached.
Updated Nov 12, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
Bowie State Staff, 2026
9- Dawson OdumsHead Football Coach
- Jason PhillipsOffensive Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach
- Blake YorloffSpecial Teams Coordinator / Defensive Backs Coach
- Avery WilliamsAssociate Head Coach/Linebacker Coach
- Taesean BurtGraduate Assistant/Tight End Coach
- Aaron TillerRun Game Coordinator / Defensive Line Coach
- LaQuaid ManagoRun Game Coordinator / Offensive Line Coach
- Marcus BradleyRunning Backs Coach
- Jay GrimesWide Receivers Coach
Transfer Portal at Bowie State
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 17
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | +4 |
Staff History by Season
3 stints- 2026
Bowie StateHead Football Coach - 2021-2024
Norfolk StateHead Football Coach - 2016-2020
SouthernHead Coach