Ezekiel Combs - Defensive Analyst - Staff Directory

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Ezekiel Combs

Title:
Defensive Analyst
Alma Mater:
Lakeland, 2021
Office Phone:
(478) 301-2713
Email:

A native Georgian who has already attained a plethora of experience as both a student-athlete and coach, Ezekiel Combs begins his first year at Mercer in 2025-26 as a defensive analyst for the Bears. Combs joined the coaching staff in Macon after serving the previous two seasons on the sidelines at Northern Michigan.

While in Marquette, Mich., Combs served a dual role as both the cornerbacks coach for the Wildcats, while also overseeing a pair of special teams units as well. Northern Michigan ranked among NCAA Division II’s top squads in net punting average across the 2024 campaign, while NMU’s defensive unit logged 11 turnovers with Combs roaming the sidelines, including seven interceptions.

Prior to trekking to northern Michigan, Combs absorbed a wealth of knowledge while on the staffs at both Concordia Nebraska (2022) and St. Norbert (Wisc.) College the following campaign. He dove into multiple roles at St. Norbert, serving as the cornerbacks coach for the varsity squad and defensive coordinator for the junior varsity team.

A product of East Point, Ga., Combs played in 39 games for Lakeland (Wisc.) University from 2017-21 and racked up 180 career tackles (130 solo), five interceptions and an impressive 22 pass break-ups. He was named to the All-Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference as a senior after turning in 58 tackles and a pair of interceptions.

Combs earned his bachelor’s degree in sports studies from Lakeland in 2021.