Nebraska football announces hiring of 3 defensive coaches

Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule officially announced Thursday that Phil Snow will join the Huskers as the team’s associate head coach, while Addison Williams will coach the defensive backs and Terry Bradden will coach the NU defensive end.

“Terry Bradden, Phil Snow and Addison Williams are excellent additions to our coaching staff,” Rhule said in a release. “Each of them is ideal for their role on our defensive staff. They are all elite teachers who have been a part of winning programs and organizations. The experience they bring to our defensive staff will be invaluable as we defend a wide array of offenses in the Big Ten Conference.”

Snow, a former defensive coordinator for Rhule, worked as an analyst for Nebraska in 2024. Williams joins Nebraska from UCF, while Bradden leaves the Kansas City Chiefs to work for the Huskers.

Bradden, NU’s defensive line rental, spent the last eight seasons in Kansas City and will continue to teach the defensive line principles Rhule believes in.

“I wanted someone from a certain system,” Rhule said last week of his defensive line hire. “… I want a guy who’s been in pro football, I want a guy who has great relationship skills, I want a guy who can hold guys accountable. They don’t need a friend; they need for a coach to help them get to where they want to be.”

Nebraska’s defensive coaching staff, coordinated by John Butler, now has its position coaches in place with Williams in the secondary and Bradden up front. Rob Dvoracek will return as the linebackers coach, while Phillip Simpson will coach the outside linebackers.