
Duke safety turned offensive mind, now a rising program-builder
Jeff Faris is not a current Duke safety; he’s a former Blue Devils safety who became one of Duke’s most trusted offensive staffers and later a head coach at Austin Peay. His edge is football IQ, relationship-driven coaching, and adaptability — he’s been used at wide receiver, tight ends, quarterbacks, and play-calling duties, a sign of a coach who can connect details to results. That versatility and steady climb suggest he fits teams that value culture, development, and sharp game-planning over flash.