Jairus Marlow enters his third season with the Chowan Football program. Marlow was elevated to Defensive Coordinator for the Fall of 2023.
Marlow joins the staff after spending a season at Lyon College serving in the same role. Prior to his time at Lyon, Marlow served as the Defensive Backs coach and Defensive Coordinator at Gannon. Marlow also served as the Pass Game Coordinator with the Golden Knights.
In the 2019 season, Gannon created 22 turnovers, including 16 of those coming from the secondary with a defensive touchdown. Two defensive backs earned PSAC Player of the Week honors. During the 2018 season, the secondary created 13 turnovers with one defensive touchdown and the 32nd ranked rush defense in the country (122.6 yards per game). Marlow helped Martell Davis be selected to a Second Team All-PSAC selection.
Before Gannon, Marlow served as the Cornerbacks coach at MacMurray College. Marlow helped with community relations and facilities for the Highlanders.
Prior to MacMurray, Marlow served as an offensive intern at Saint Vincent following his collegiate career.
While at Saint Vincent as a student-athlete, Marlow spent time as a running back, wide receiver, and defensive back. As a freshman, Marlow led the Presidents’ Athletic Conference in yards per carry (7.8) while producing 703 all-purpose yards and six touchdowns. Marlow also set the program record with a 93-yard touchdown run against Waynesburg. That season, Marlow was named the team’s offensive MVP and earned All-PAC honors. Marlow concluded his career at Saint Vincent ranking second all-time in rushing touchdowns, all-purpose yards, and total touchdowns.
Marlow graduated from Saint Vincent in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Communications.
