01/16/2026
The Conecuh County Board of Education is excited to welcome Coach Davern Williams as the new Head Football Coach at Hillcrest High School. Coach Williams brings an outstanding resume and a wealth of experience to HHS’s football program.
A former NFL defensive tackle, Coach Williams played professionally with the Miami Dolphins and the New York Giants after playing at Troy State University.
Following his playing career, he served as a defensive line coach at Jacksonville State, Troy University,Huntingdon College, and East Mississippi Community College-where he was featured in the first two seasons of Netflix's Last Chance U-and most recently at Louisiana-Monroe.
Having a coach of Coach Williams' caliber, experience, and leadership at Hillcrest High School is truly a privilege.
His knowledge of the game, proven success at the collegiate and professional levels, and commitment to developing student athletes make this an incredible opportunity for not only our football program but our entire school community!