University of Delaware Athletics
Carty Announces Coaching Staff Updates
2/21/2022 4:00:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – University of Delaware Head Football Coach Ryan Carty has announced the addition of two new assistant coaches as Garrett Smith will join the program as tight ends coach and Nick Hunter will serve as the new defensive quality coach.
Additionally, a pair of current members of the coaching staff will transition into new roles. Defensive backs coach Holman Copeland will now hold the title of recruiting coordinator and Terence Archer will move from tight ends to wide receivers coach and serve as the passing game coordinator.
Garrett Smith, Tight Ends Coach
Smith joins the Blue & Gold after spending the past two seasons on the staff at Sam Houston as an offensive quality control coach, helping the Bearkats win the 2020-21 FCS National Championship. He worked with the team's wide receivers as well as assisted with special teams.
During the national championship run, Sam Houston's offense ranked in the top 15 nationally in total offense and two of Hunter's wide receivers earned all-conference honors. The Bearkats went undefeated during the 2021 season and the offense improved to a top-five national ranking in total offense. Smith had three wide receivers receive postseason all-conference recognition.
Before arriving at Sam Houston, Smith spent three seasons as an offensive graduate assistant at his alma mater Louisiana-Monroe. He worked with the team's quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends while also assisting in all aspects of special teams. In his first two seasons, the Warhawks ranked in the top 25 nationally in total offense and, in 2019, ULM was one of five teams in the country to average more than 200 rushing yards and 250 passing yards per game on offense.
Smith appeared in 22 games at quarterback for the Warhawks from 2015-17. He made 10 starts as a redshirt freshman in 2015, completing 191 passes for 2,033 yards and 17 touchdowns. He threw for 370 yards and three touchdowns in his first career win over Nichols State. For his career, Smith finished with 3,857 yards passing on 329 completions and 31 touchdowns.
Smith graduated from ULM in 2018 with a bachelors of science degree in kinesiology. He earned his master's degree in 2021 in exercise science.
"Garrett is a tireless worker with an aptitude for offensive football that sets him apart from other coaches his age. He'll bring energy, attention to detail and effort to the tight end position group as well as to our staff. We're lucky to have him at UD." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow Garrett Smith on Twitter: @Smith_GS13
Nick Hunter, Defensive Quality Control Coach
Hunter comes to UD after spending the past two seasons as a graduate assistant on the staff at Austin Peay where he worked with the defensive line. He was the defensive signal caller for a Governors' defense that led the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) in scoring defense (24.9 ppg) and ranked second in sacks (18), while boasting OVC Defensive Player of the Year in Koby Perry.
Prior to Austin Peay, Hunter the 2022 spring the staff at his alma mater Christopher Newport, where he served as the safeties coach. A wide receiver at Christopher Newport, he caught 33 passes for 428 yards and completed all six of his pass attempts for four touchdowns during his career. He then joined the CNU coaching staff as safeties coach in Spring 2020 before joining the APSU coaching staff.
A Yorktown, Virginia native, Hunter graduated from Christopher Newport with a bachelor's degree in biology with a focus in cellular molecular and physiology in 2020.
"Nick is going to be a tremendous asset to the defensive side and the program as a whole. He understands the game of football and the work ethic needed to assist our staff and mentor our student-athletes on a daily basis. We can't wait to get to work with Nick." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow Nick Hunter on Twitter: @_nickhunterr12
For the latest on the Delaware football program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareFB and Instagram @DelawareFootball, and like "Delaware Football" on Facebook. Follow Ryan Carty on Twitter @RyanCarty10.
Additionally, a pair of current members of the coaching staff will transition into new roles. Defensive backs coach Holman Copeland will now hold the title of recruiting coordinator and Terence Archer will move from tight ends to wide receivers coach and serve as the passing game coordinator.
Garrett Smith, Tight Ends Coach
Smith joins the Blue & Gold after spending the past two seasons on the staff at Sam Houston as an offensive quality control coach, helping the Bearkats win the 2020-21 FCS National Championship. He worked with the team's wide receivers as well as assisted with special teams.
During the national championship run, Sam Houston's offense ranked in the top 15 nationally in total offense and two of Hunter's wide receivers earned all-conference honors. The Bearkats went undefeated during the 2021 season and the offense improved to a top-five national ranking in total offense. Smith had three wide receivers receive postseason all-conference recognition.
Before arriving at Sam Houston, Smith spent three seasons as an offensive graduate assistant at his alma mater Louisiana-Monroe. He worked with the team's quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends while also assisting in all aspects of special teams. In his first two seasons, the Warhawks ranked in the top 25 nationally in total offense and, in 2019, ULM was one of five teams in the country to average more than 200 rushing yards and 250 passing yards per game on offense.
Smith appeared in 22 games at quarterback for the Warhawks from 2015-17. He made 10 starts as a redshirt freshman in 2015, completing 191 passes for 2,033 yards and 17 touchdowns. He threw for 370 yards and three touchdowns in his first career win over Nichols State. For his career, Smith finished with 3,857 yards passing on 329 completions and 31 touchdowns.
Smith graduated from ULM in 2018 with a bachelors of science degree in kinesiology. He earned his master's degree in 2021 in exercise science.
"Garrett is a tireless worker with an aptitude for offensive football that sets him apart from other coaches his age. He'll bring energy, attention to detail and effort to the tight end position group as well as to our staff. We're lucky to have him at UD." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow Garrett Smith on Twitter: @Smith_GS13
Nick Hunter, Defensive Quality Control Coach
Hunter comes to UD after spending the past two seasons as a graduate assistant on the staff at Austin Peay where he worked with the defensive line. He was the defensive signal caller for a Governors' defense that led the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) in scoring defense (24.9 ppg) and ranked second in sacks (18), while boasting OVC Defensive Player of the Year in Koby Perry.
Prior to Austin Peay, Hunter the 2022 spring the staff at his alma mater Christopher Newport, where he served as the safeties coach. A wide receiver at Christopher Newport, he caught 33 passes for 428 yards and completed all six of his pass attempts for four touchdowns during his career. He then joined the CNU coaching staff as safeties coach in Spring 2020 before joining the APSU coaching staff.
A Yorktown, Virginia native, Hunter graduated from Christopher Newport with a bachelor's degree in biology with a focus in cellular molecular and physiology in 2020.
"Nick is going to be a tremendous asset to the defensive side and the program as a whole. He understands the game of football and the work ethic needed to assist our staff and mentor our student-athletes on a daily basis. We can't wait to get to work with Nick." - Ryan Carty, Delaware Football Head Coach
Follow Nick Hunter on Twitter: @_nickhunterr12
For the latest on the Delaware football program, follow the Blue Hens on Twitter @DelawareFB and Instagram @DelawareFootball, and like "Delaware Football" on Facebook. Follow Ryan Carty on Twitter @RyanCarty10.
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