Williams has extensive experience as a trainer for wide receivers, a group he coached for 18 years at a high school level, including in 2015-17 Nebraska. Williams was a technical assistant in Nebraska, Tulane and Fresno State. Most recently, he has built a reputation as a personal trainer for several major NFL receivers, including Chiefs ‘Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins and Packers’ Davante Adams.
“Keith has extensive experience working as a personal trainer for some of the best wide receivers in the NFL,” said Harbaugh. “His offensive knowledge – especially in the passing game – and his ability to get the best out of his players align well with the values of our technical team”.
Brooks spent four seasons on the Ravens team (2009-2012) under Harbaugh as an attacking assistant, working closely with the team’s wide receivers and running backs. Last season, Brooks was the defensive line coach in Charleston Southern, where his unit helped set a new sack record in CSU’s unique season (35), while posting the sixth number of tackles for conference loss. (95) en route to three Buccaneers defenders earning first-team honors from All-Big South.
He is the son of the Ravens’ last defensive line coach, Clarence Brooks, who worked in Baltimore between 2005-2015 before he died in 2016.
“Jason spent time with the Ravens organization and understands the culture of our team firsthand,” said Harbaugh. “His late father, Clarence – who is one of the best coaches I’ve had the opportunity to live with – has been a tremendous influence on his son in countless ways. We are very excited to welcome Jason back to our coaching staff.”
Peterson has spent the past two seasons at the Wayne State linebacker coach. A longtime high school coach, Peterson was also part of the team from Eastern Michigan (2014-18; 2004-08), Miami (Ohio) (2011-13; 1991-98), Illinois State (2009-10) and Northwestern (1999 -2003). He also gained valuable experience by participating in the NFL Coaching Minority Internships with the Bears (2001), Lions (1997) and Colts (1995). Peterson and Harbaugh share a connection as formed in Miami, Ohio.
“Jay is a proven university coach who has an incredible ability to connect and mentor his players,” said Harbaugh. “He will work well with Rob helping to guide and further develop our young linebacker.”
All four coaches are black, and six of coach John Harbaugh’s seven signings during this off-season are black.