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Kelvin Sigler

For the football player, see Kelvin Sigler (football).

Kelvin Sigler

Current position
Title	Co-Defensive Coordinator/ Safeties Coach
Team	UTEP
Conference	CUSA
Biographical details
Born	(1976-06-20) June 20, 1976 Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Playing career
1995–1998	The University of Alabama
Position(s)	Defensive back
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2002-2004	Greensboro HS (AL) (AHC)
2004-2007	Bob Jones HS (DC)
2008-2011	Blount HS (HC/DC)
2012	The University of Alabama (DA)
2013-2015	NIU (CB)
2016-2017	So. Alabama (CB)
2018	Jax State (AHC/S)
2019-2021	Jax State (AHC/DC/S)
2022-2023	Jax State (S)
2023	UTEP (CoDC/S)
Head coaching record
Overall	27–18 (high school)(high school)
Tournaments	2-4 (AHSAA 6A playoffs)

Kelvin Sigler from Mobile, AL (born June 20, 1976) is an American football coach currently serving as the co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Sigler previously coached at Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, AL) for six seasons (2018-23), where he held positions as associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and safeties coach. He played football and graduated from the University of Alabama.

Playing career

Sigler graduated from Shaw High School in Mobile, AL, in 1995. He attended the University of Alabama, where he lettered for four seasons (1995-98). During his time at Alabama, Sigler intercepted six passes, led the team in tackles as a junior, and served as one of five permanent team captains his senior year. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education (Human Performance) in 2001. Sigler played professionally for the Tennessee Titans (1999), Miami Dolphins (2000), and AF2’s Birmingham Steeldogs (2002).

Coaching Career

High School

Sigler started his coaching journey at Greensboro High School ( Greensboro, AL) from 2002-04, contributing to the team's consecutive AHSAA playoff appearances. He later served as the defensive coordinator at Bob Jones High School ( Madison, AL) from 2004-07, guiding the Patriots to a notable turnaround, finishing 7-5 and securing a victory in the state 6A playoffs.

Transitioning to a head coaching role at Blount High School (Mobile, AL) from 2008-11, Sigler led the Leopards to four consecutive 6A state playoffs appearances, with a 10-2 finish in 2011. Blount achieved a 27-18 record under his leadership.

College

The University of Alabama

In 2012, Sigler returned to his alma mater, the University of Alabama, as part of the defensive staff. The Crimson Tide closed the season with a 13-1 record, clinching the the BCS National Championship with a 42-14 victory over Notre Dame.

Northern Illinois University

Following his tenure at Alabama, Sigler spent three years (2013-15) at Northern Illinois University, coaching standout cornerbacks like Shawun Lurry and Paris Logan. The team ranked fourth in the NCAA with 22 interceptions during the 2015 season.

University of South Alabama

Sigler then joined the University of South Alabama (2016-2017) as the cornerbacks coach, mentoring first-team All- Sun Belt performer CB Jeremy Reaves.

Jax State University

From 2018 to 2023, Sigler served at Jacksonville State, holding roles as associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and safeties coach. His notable achievements include guiding the Gamecocks to a 9-4 overall record in their first FBS season, with a top-ranked defense in Conference USA. Under the tutelage of Sigler, Marlon Bridges achieved All- America and All-Conference Team and Traco Williams All-Conference team (2018 and 2019), Nicario Harper 1st Team All-American, 1st Team All-Conference Team, Buck Buchanan Award Finalist, an FCS FCS ADA All-American as the best player in the nation at his position, AP First Team All-American, AFCA First Team All-American, All-OVC First Team safety, HERO Sports First Team All-American, and 2020-2021 OVC Defensive Player of the Year, Fred Perry Freshman All-American (2022) and Jeremiah Harris All-Conference (CUSA) (2023).

Sigler’s first season at Jacksonville State in 2018 was highly successful, as both starting safeties earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors, and the Gamecocks secured an OVC-record fifth consecutive conference championship. In his second year, Bridges once again earned All-America recognition, while safety Traco Williams, linebacker Zack Woodard, and defensive end DJ Coleman were all named to the All-OVC defense alongside Bridges.

By his third season, Sigler’s defense ranked at the top of the OVC in Total Defense and Rushing Defense, playing a key role in JSU capturing its sixth OVC title in seven years and earning the No. 4 seed in the FCS Playoffs. The Gamecocks also set a school record, limiting nine straight opponents to under 100 rushing yards. In 2021, Sigler’s defense ranked second in the nation for defensive touchdowns, just behind Montana’s six.

Under Rich Rodriguez in 2022 and 2023, Sigler played a role in Jax State’s success, securing a 9-2 record, a perfect 5-0 conference play record, and the 2022 ASUN Conference Championship.

Throughout his tenure at Jacksonville State, Sigler’s defensive contributions helped lead to multiple conference titles, including a sixth OVC title in seven years in 2020. His impact was evident in the team’s strong defensive performance, consistently ranking nationally in various categories.

UTEP

Sigler was hired as UTEP's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach in December 2023, and helped Kory Chapman earn Honorable Mention All-Conference honors in CUSA during the 2024 season.