ISAIAH WHARTON
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Former NFL defensive back and Rutgers team captain with elite-level playing experience and a proven leadership background. Currently a high school educator and coach with a passion for athlete development, sports performance, and long-term program building. Recognized as a Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award recipient and East-West Shrine Bowl invitee. Seeking to contribute to a high-performance collegiate strength and conditioning program where discipline, energy, and attention to detail drive athlete success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Backs / S&C Coach
Gateway High School
01.2023 - Current
- Develops defensive backs through techniques, mindset training, and film study
- Assists with defensive planning and player evaluation
- Emphasizes accountability, communication, and daily performance standards
Teacher
Gateway High School
01.2023 - Current
Physical Education
Mentor
Osceola Kowboys Youth Football
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Coach, Varsity Women’s Basketball
Gateway High School
2024 - 2025
Signed Free Agent
Minnesota Vikings
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Exposure to NFL defensive systems, strength and conditioning integration, film study, and professional preparation standards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ01.2019
Skills
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Energy
- Building relationships
- Work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Discipline
- Coachable
COLLEGIATE PLAYING EXPERIENCE
- Rutgers University Football – Cornerback (2014–2018)
- Four-year starter in the Big Ten Conference
- All–Big Ten Freshman Team (2015)
- Team Captain (2018)
- Paul Robeson Award Winner (2018)
- Big Ten Outstanding Sportsmanship Award
- East–West Shrine Bowl Invite
Timeline
Defensive Backs / S&C Coach
Gateway High School
01.2023 - Current
Teacher
Gateway High School
01.2023 - Current
Mentor
Osceola Kowboys Youth Football
01.2019 - Current
Signed Free Agent
Minnesota Vikings
01.2019 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Rutgers University
Assistant Coach, Varsity Women’s Basketball
Gateway High School
2024 - 2025