On March 23, 2020, UAlbany head coach Greg Gattuso announced the hiring of Bobby Johnson III as an offensive assistant coach.
Johnson III comes to UAlbany after spending two seasons across town at RPI. Johnson III served as the Engineers’ offensive line coach, run game coordinator, and director of football operations. In 2018, his run game powered the Engineers to a league-leading rushing attack, averaging 145.1 yards per game, resulting in 20 rushing touchdowns on the season. He coached five All-Liberty League selections, one All-Region selection, and one All-American. Since 2015, Johnson III has served as the offensive line coach for the United States National Football Team, and has had previous stints at American International College and Willamette University.Â
Johnson III graduated from Worcester State University in 2012 with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Media, and earned his graduate degree from Plymouth State University in 2014 in Physical Education with a concentration in Athletic Administration. He was a four-year starter at left tackle at Worcester State.
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