Grand Valley State University head coach Matt Mitchell recently announced the hiring of E.J. Whitlow as the defensive line coach for the Laker football program.

Whitlow was a part of the Notre Dame College (Ohio) staff from 2010 to 2013. He was a graduate assistant in his first two seasons with the team and became the defensive line coach in 2012.

Before his coaching career began, he was a defensive tackle at the University of Findlay from 2006 to 2010.

He was a standout in his senior season at Findlay and racked up 60 tackles on his way to being named an All-GLIAC First Team selection and team MVP.

He will begin his duties at GVSU immediately.