D.K. McDonald, Jr. is in his first season as the Rockets' cornerbacks coach.

A native of Orrville, OH, McDonald has spent the past nine season coaching defensive backs at Edinboro (2003-05), Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2006-10) and William & Mary (2011).

"D.K. comes from a winning tradition, so I think he will fit right in with the winning tradition at Toledo," said Campbell. "He's a great teacher with an ability to relate to young men. He also has a familiarity with Ohio and western Pennsylvania that will really help us in recruiting."

McDonald comes to Toledo after one season at William & Mary, where he coached the defensive backs. Prior to that, McDonald was the secondary coach at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for five seasons. During his tenure with the Crimson Hawks, McDonald mentored a pair of All-Americans and five all-conference performers. Highlighting those standouts was Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, a fourth-round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 2010 who currently plays for Jacksonville. In addition to his coaching duties with the defense, McDonald also served as IUP's recruiting coordinator.

Prior to his stint at IUP, McDonald coached and coordinated the defensive secondary at his alma mater, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, from 2003-06. During that time, he developed an All-American and four all-conference honorees. Additionally, in 2005 the Fighting Scots led the nation in scoring, rushing and total defense and ranked third in passing efficiency defense.

McDonald was a four-year starter at cornerback at Edinboro from 1997-2000. He was a first team All-PSAC West selection as a junior when he totaled 29 tackles and a team-high 11 pass breakups. McDonald finished his career with 108 tackles, four interceptions and 34 breakups.

McDonald graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 2001 and was a scholar-athlete all four years. He served as the president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was an Erie area representative for that organization after his graduation.

D.K. McDonald's Coaching Experience

2011                William & Mary                    Defensive Backs
2006-10           Indiana of Pennsylvania         Secondary
2003-05           Edinboro                              Secondary