Johns Hopkins' new Head Football Coach, Dan Wodicka, named BJ Hill as the defensive coordinator and Rio Byrd as the recruiting coordinator. Hill, in his third season at Johns Hopkins, will continue coaching the defensive backs in his new role, while Byrd, fresh from his first season, takes on recruiting coordination alongside his defensive line coaching duties. Both coaches have made significant impacts, with Hill guiding an impressive secondary and Byrd leading one of the top defensive lines in the nation. The team is set to begin their 2024 season on September 7th, marking Wodicka's first season at the helm.

By the Numbers
  • Hill guided a secondary that allowed less than 195 yards per game through the air
  • Opposing quarterbacks completed less than 50 percent of their pass attempts against the Blue Jays
  • Byrd's defensive line allowed just 128.9 yards per game on the ground
  • The team is set to open the 2024 season on September 7th
State of Play
  • Hill appointed as defensive coordinator, coaching Blue Jay defensive backs
  • Byrd appointed as recruiting coordinator, responsible for incoming freshman class
  • Team set to commence 2024 season, the first under Wodicka, on September 7th
What's Next

The team's upcoming season under Wodicka's leadership will be one to watch, with the talents of Hill and Byrd contributing to the program's continued success.

Bottom Line

Amidst changes to the coaching staff, Johns Hopkins Football gears up for a promising 2024 season, led by the newly appointed coordinators.