The 2018 Florida A&M Rattlers football team represented Florida A&M University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Rattlers were led by first-year head coach Willie Simmons. They played their home games at Bragg Memorial Stadium. They were a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. They finished the season 6–5, 5–2 in MEAC play to finish in a tie for second place.
Preseason
MEAC preseason poll In a vote of the MEAC head coaches and sports information directors, the Rattlers were picked to finish in fifth place.
Preseason All-MEAC Teams The Rattlers had ten players selected to the preseason all-MEAC teams.
Offense
2nd team
Devin Bowers – RB
Loubens Polinice – OL
3rd team
Ryan Stanley – QB
Obinna Nwankwo – OL
Khalil Harris – OL
Defense
2nd team
Antonio Miller – DL
Jabireel Hazly – LB
Orlando McKinley – DB
Terry Jefferson – DB
Special teams
2nd team
Chris Fabboul – P
Schedule
Source: Schedule
Game summaries
Fort Valley State
At Troy
Jackson State
Savannah State
At North Carolina Central
Norfolk State
At North Carolina A&T
Morgan State
At Howard
South Carolina State
vs Bethune–Cookman
Coaching staff 2018 Florida A&M Rattlers coaching staffHead coach Head coach – Willie Simmons Assistant head coach – Billy Rolle
Offensive coaches Offensive coordinator/offensive line – Alex Jackson Tight ends/special teams/associate head coach – James Spady Wide receivers – Jelani Barassa Running backs – Clifford Henry Graduate assistant – Mateo Kambui
Defensive coaches Defensive coordinator/defensive line – Ralph Street Defensive backs – Kenneth Gilstrap Defensive backs – Brandon Sharp
Source: Last updated 7/13/18
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