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Joined ACU Staff: December 2016
 
THE MONTGOMERY FILE
Personal
Born: April 11, 1988
Hometown:  Garland, Texas
Twitter:  @Mr_D_Montgomery
 
Education
High school:  South Garland High School
Bachelor’s degree:  Bachelor of science, criminal justice, Abilene Christian University (2011)
Master’s degree:  Master’s in arts and liberal studies, University of Miami
 
Coaching Career
• 2016: Offensive coordinator, New Mexico Highlands University
• 2015: Primary Wide Receivers coach, University of Michigan
• 2013-14: Assistant wide receivers coach, University of Miami
• 2012-13: Intern Coaching Assistant, University of Miami
• 2010-12: Student assistant coach, Abilene Christian University
 
Coaching Career Highlights
• Montgomery has also worked with two NFL teams. In July 2014 and 2015 he was a Training Camp Volunteer with the Cleveland Browns. From January-February 2012 he worked with the Baltimore Ravens as a post-season volunteer.
• During his time with the Ravens he assisted the running back coach with post-season evaluation and scouting reports of NFL prospects. The running backs coach was his father, Wilbert Montgomery, who is ACU’s all-time leading rusher and the Offensive MVP on the ACU All-Century Team.
• While at Michigan, his role included assisting Passing Game Coordinator Jedd Fisch in running position meetings, rotations and subs in game, and recruiting the Texas and South Florida areas.
• While at Michigan, he helped Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh both top 50 catches and more than 700 yards. Chesson was named to the All-Big Ten first team by the coaches, and won the Bo Schembechler MVP award.
 
Playing Career
• Played wide receiver at Iowa State University before transferring to ACU.