Andre Duncombe Jr., is in his first season with the Golden Tiger football program, signing on to the staff in March of 2025.
Prior to joining Tuskegee, Dunbombe Jr. was part of the Maryville staff as the defensive backs coach for the 2023 and 2024 seasons, where he contributed to one of the top defensive units in the conference.
The 2024 season saw Maryville continue its defensive dominance, maintaining a low average in points allowed per game. The secondary improved its coverage, reducing explosive passing plays and increasing takeaways at critical moments. The defensive front remained disciplined, ranking among the best in tackles for loss and overall defensive efficiency. Duncombe's coaching was instrumental in developing a unit that was fundamentally sound, aggressive in coverage, and relentless in forcing turnovers. His time at both West Florida and Maryville showcased his ability to develop elite defensive backs, implement successful coverage schemes, and contribute to some of the most disciplined and effective defenses in their respective conferences.
In 2023, Maryville's defense was among the best in the league, allowing just 16.0 points per game. The run defense was dominant, holding opponents to just 59.8 rushing yards per game and allowing only six rushing touchdowns throughout the season. The secondary limited opposing quarterbacks to 194.1 passing yards per game and held them to a 53.4 percent completion rate. The defense remained aggressive in forcing turnovers, collecting 10 interceptions for 249 return yards, with three of those returned for touchdowns. The pass rush was also a strength, as the defense recorded 27 sacks for a total loss of 187 yards. On third down, Maryville was especially effective, allowing opponents to convert just 28.4 percent of their attempts, proving to be one of the most efficient defensive units in key situations.
Duncombe arrived after playing and coaching at the University of West Florida in the Division II ranks. His coaching duties began as a graduate assistant in 2020, and he went on to coach cornerbacks and special teams.
In the 2022 season, West Florida showed improvement on defense, allowing just 20.2 points per game. The run defense continued to be a strength, limiting opponents to 113.6 rushing yards per game while maintaining a disciplined red-zone defense. The secondary allowed 245.3 passing yards per game but was crucial in forcing turnovers, recording 12 interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. The team was particularly strong in key defensive moments, allowing a 38.9 percent third-down conversion rate, making it one of the more effective defenses in the conference.
In the 2021 season, West Florida allowed 273 points over 11 games, averaging 24.8 points per contest. The defense was effective in containing the run, limiting opponents to 123.7 rushing yards per game and 3.2 yards per carry. The secondary allowed 256.4 passing yards per game, with opposing quarterbacks completing 61.8 percent of their passes.
The defensive backfield was also opportunistic, recording nine interceptions and returning them for 202 yards, including two defensive touchdowns. The team forced 14 total fumbles, recovering eight, and maintained a strong presence on third down, limiting opponents to a 42.3 percent conversion rate while holding them to a 64.5 percent success rate on fourth down.
As a player, Duncombe was one of the most decorated linebackers in program history as part of the first team of redshirts in 2015 and finishing third in program history in total tackles. During his 2016-19 career, Duncombe set the program record with 39.5 tackles-for-loss and finished second with 17.5 sacks and 15 quarterback hurries. His seven interceptions were the most by a linebacker in program history.
He was also a member of the 2019 National Championship team and made the first tackle in UWF football history with an assisted stop against Ave Maria on Sept. 3, 2016.
The Miami native graduated from UWF with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Duncombe played high school ball at Booker T. Washington in Miami, helping lead the team to its third straight state championship in 2014. He was named to the All-Miami-Dade and Keys Second Team by FloridaHSFootball.com that season.
