Charles Kelly compiled a 9–5 career record as head coach at Jacksonville State (2025–present). Kelly was mentored by Paul Johnson and Nick Saban and Hugh Freeze and Terry Bowden and Jon Tenuta and Jimbo Fisher and Jeremy Pruitt.
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Paul Johnson
Special teams · Georgia Tech · 2008–2012
Nick Saban
Associate DC / Safeties · Alabama · 2019–2021
Hugh Freeze
Co-DC / Secondary coach / Safeties · Auburn · 2024–2024
Terry Bowden
Asst. · Auburn · 1993–1993
Jon Tenuta
Asst. · Georgia Tech · 2007–2007
Jimbo Fisher
Asst. · Florida State · 2013–2017
Jeremy Pruitt
Asst. · Tennessee · 2018–2018
| School | Years | W | L | Pct | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville State | 2025–present | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | — |
| Career Total | 9 | 5 | 64.3% | — |