Darius Carey will begin his tenure as Henderson's defensive line coach in 2025. He spent the last four years at Bemidji State as the defensive line coach. Carey served his stint with BSU after serving as a graduate assistant coach at Abilene Christian University with responsibility on the defensive line.
Carey previously served on the Beavers' staff from 2019-21 before joining Abilene Christian as a graduate assistant coach, with focus on the defensive line, during the 2021 season. The Wildcats led the Western Athletic Conference that year with 10 fumble recoveries and ranked third with 174.8 rushing yards allowed per game and 209.9 passing yards per game.
“In the 2024 season, the Beavers ranked seventh in the nation in total defense, 31st in 3rd down defense, 27th in 1st down defense, 17th in scoring defense, 11th in rushing defense, and 24th in passing defense, while also ranking 25th in team sacks and 37th in tackles for loss. Â
Through Carey’s 2 stints at Bemidji State, he has coached a defensive player of the year, One Harlon Hill finalist, a Gene Upshaw finalist, seven 1st team, three 2nd team, and one Honorable Mention All-Conference selection.
Carey spent his first two seasons as a graduate assistant coach with Quincy while helping the defensive line earn three All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selections in 2018. In addition to his duties on the defensive line, Carey also served as assistant recruiting coordinator, strength and conditioning assistant, and assistant equipment manager.
Prior to coaching as a graduate assistant, Carey was a four-year starter for Quincy as a defensive lineman. He was named 2014 All-GLVC Honorable Mention and 2015 USA College Football Division II Preseason All-America Honorable Mention after finishing his sophomore season with 44 total tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and one fumble recovery. Carey finished his career at Quincy with 130 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble.
A native of Ferguson, Missouri, Carey earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2017 and his master’s degree in education in 2019, both from Quincy.
