Patrick Toney is in his third season with the Southeastern Louisiana football program and his first as safeties coach and special teams coordinator.
Toney spent the previous two seasons as a defensive assistant, working with the Lion secondary. Among the players Toney oversaw during his time with the Lions are All-Southland performers Harlan Miller, Theo Alexander, Todd Washington, Marice Sutton and Tyler Stoddard. In his first season with the Lions, he worked with All-American corner Robert Alford, who would go on to be the 60th pick (2nd round) in the NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.
Prior to Southeastern, Toney spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator and offensive backfield coach at La Costa Canyon High School. The team posted a 17-7 record over two years and made back-to-back playoff appearances. He also spent time as the wide receiver coach at Palomar Junior College and the defensive line coach at Fallbrook High School.
Toney earned his bachelor’s degree in general studies from Southeastern in 2013. Â
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