Trumaine Watson enters his second season as the Offensive Line Coach for Alcorn State Football in 2025. In his first season with the Braves, Watson led a formidable offensive front that ranked 17th nationally in rushing among FCS programs. His unit featured All-SWAC offensive lineman Ronald Brown and FCS Freshman All-American Cameron Rogers.

Before arriving in Lorman, Watson served as the tight ends and offensive line coach at Norfolk State University, where he also held the title of recruiting coordinator. His impact on player development and recruiting contributed to the Spartans’ strong presence in the MEAC trenches.

Watson’s coaching resume also includes a successful tenure at Virginia State University, where he served as
assistant head coach, run game coordinator, and offensive line coach. In 2019, his offensive line ranked 18th nationally in rushing yards and was anchored by three-time All-CIAA selection and Division II All-American Frank Ball. Watson also mentored All-CIAA tight end Maurice Davis in 2018. Additionally, he served as head strength and conditioning coach during his first year at VSU.

Prior to Virginia State, Watson spent four seasons at Virginia Union University, a rival of VSU. At VUU, he held multiple roles, including associate head coach, offensive tackles and tight ends coach, and head strength and conditioning coach. Under his leadership, the Panthers produced multiple All-CIAA performers, including Shamdu Nalls (2017) and Rashun Smith (2015). Notably, the 2015 VUU squad eclipsed 2,000 yards both rushing and passing, while the 2016 team featured a 1,300-yard rusher behind Watson’s offensive line.

Watson has further honed his coaching craft through three stints in the Bill Walsh Minority Coaching Fellowship: with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2019 (tight ends), Minnesota Vikings in 2021 (offensive line), and Tampa Bay Buccaneersin 2025 (offensive line).

A native of Kannapolis, North Carolina, Watson began his coaching journey as offensive coordinator at Highland Springs High School near Richmond, Virginia. As a player, he was a standout offensive lineman at Virginia Union University, anchoring a unit that led the CIAA in rushing in both 2007 and 2008 — including a record-breaking 495-yard rushing performance in 2008.

Watson is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the proud son of Clayton and Priscilla Watson. He and his wife, Tanesha, are the parents of two sons, Trumaine Jr. (6) and Tahj (4).