Rob Noel

Biography

2025 marked Noel’s third year as Defensive Line Coach on Russ Huesman’s staff, after previously serving as the defensive coordinator at Stony Brook since 2020. In 2025, Richmond’s defense ranked among the Patriot League and FCS leaders in several categories with the help of Noel. The Spiders led the Patriot League and ranked fourth overall in passing defense, allowing 155.3 yards per game, finished second in scoring defense at 22.7 points per game, and ranked third in the league in interceptions with 11. Richmond also ranked second in the conference and sixth nationally in total defense, allowing 290.3 yards per game, and third in the Patriot League in tackles for loss at 6.1 per game. Richmond’s defensive line featured Matei Fitz, a Second Team All-Patriot League selection, who recorded 46 total tackles, including 21 solo stops, nine tackles for loss for minus 31 yards, and 3.5 sacks for minus 22 yards, along with an interception, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup. TJ Baldwin added 32 tackles, six tackles for loss for minus 17 yards, 1.5 sacks, and forced a fumble against #25 Lafayette. Braxton Lassiter contributed 21 tackles, three sacks for minus 17 yards, two quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, and recorded his first career interception in the win over William & Mary. In 2024, Richmond's defensive line continued to excel with the duo of Matei Fitz and Carsen Stocklinski. The pair accounted for 60 tackles, including 9.5 for loss and seven sacks, as Richmond ranked th