GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State Football Head Coach Jake Casteel has labeled Az-Zahir Smith as the program's next Cornerbacks Coach.
 
Smith previously worked as a Defensive Assistant at West Virginia under first-year head coach Rich Rodriguez. With the Mountaineers, Smith worked primarily with the linebackers.
 
"We are excited to welcome Az-Zahir to Glenville State. He is a hard worker and will bring a lot of knowledge to our defense and the corner room," noted Casteel.
 
Prior to WVU, he spent the 2024 season at FCS Wofford as a Defensive Quality Control Coach. He was tasked with assisting the inside linebackers and special teams at Wofford, as the Terriers '24 season was highlighted by their 26-19 upset victory at No. 14 Richmond.
 
Before Wofford, Smith was a graduate assistant at Shepherd during the 2023 season. While at SU, the Rams went (9-3) and secured an NCAA DII Playoff appearance.
 
"I'm excited to get things rolling here in Glenville," said Smith. "I wouldn't be here if I didn't believe in Coach Casteel and Glenville State football. I'm excited to be a Pioneer!"
 
Smith played collegiately at Erskine, where he was a tight end with the Flying Fleet. He earned his way onto a college roster after a successful high school career at Ashley Ridge HS in Summerville, S.C.
 
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