NEW HAVEN, Conn . – Kevin Cahill, Joel E. Smilow '54 Head Coach of Football has announced the addition of Kalus Murphy as the Bulldogs' new assistant coach, where he will work with the cornerbacks.

"Yale Football is built on a winning tradition and a commitment to striving for daily improvement; Kalus [Murphy] embodies those exact qualities," said Cahill. "We are excited to bring Kalus's personality and drive to our staff. He will be a tremendous asset to our program, both on and off the field."

Murphy joins the Bulldogs from North Central College, where he most recently served on the coaching staff working with safeties and contributing in multiple capacities across the program. During his tenure with the Cardinals, he also held recruiting coordination responsibilities and played a key role in the development of a talented defensive backs unit.

"Yale's athletic and academic commitment to excellence, legacy, and tradition are unparalleled," said Murphy. "I'm honored to join a program that develops elite competitors and exceptional scholars, and I am ready to get to work."

At North Central, Murphy helped coach several standout safeties, including Julian Bell, Zach Orr, Will Vernon, Eddie Schmid, and Brayden Garrigan. Under his guidance, Bell and Garrigan earned D3football.com All-Region honors, with Bell additionally receiving recognition as both a D3football.com and Associated Press All-American.

Prior to North Central, Murphy built a coaching background that included stops at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), where he served as quarterbacks coach after playing three seasons as a quarterback for the Engineers. He also worked as a defensive intern at the University at Albany, gaining experience coaching safeties.

In 2022, Murphy was selected for the National Football League Bill Walsh Fellowship, serving as a quarterbacks intern with the Baltimore Ravens, where he gained valuable experience in an NFL environment.

A native of Silver Spring, Maryland, Murphy earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological Science from RPI.