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Treston Decoud

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    Cornerbacks
Treston Decoud, a former NFL draft pick who played seven seasons of pro football and Oregon State player and graduate assistant coach. enters his second season as the cornerbacks coach at Idaho.
 
"I am excited to join the Idaho football coaching staff and deeply grateful for the opportunity," Decoud said. "I am Passionate about developing young men. I look forward to contributing to the program's success and helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field. This is truly a dream come true. V's Up!" 

His first season at UI produced a defensive backfield led by Caleb Ricks, who was named a Freshman All-American following the season by FCS Football Central after starting eleven games and collecting 26 tackles, an interception, and eight pass breakups. Senior corner Jhamell Blenman snagged two picks of his own and earned a free agent deal with the CFL's BC Lions following the 2025 campaign.
 
Decoud worked with the cornerbacks at Oregon State in 2024 and built a relationship with Ford who loved the way he connected with players.
 
"Treston Decoud is a guy who comes to us with great experience as a player that was an NFL draft pick at the position that we're bringing him in to lead. He is a master technician and will demand the group to be obsessed with the details of playing on the island. What stood out to me the most about Treston during our time together at OSU was his care for the players. He was excellent at earning trust, and I have no doubt he will use his relationship-building skills get the most out of our corners and be an excellent recruiter!"
 
Decoud was a standout at Oregon State after transferring in from Northwest Mississippi Community College. He recorded 15 career passes defended, two interceptions, including a 75-yard interception return touchdown and 108 tackles in two seasons.
 
He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by Houston, his pick was announced by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly.
 
He played two seasons in the NFL with the Texans and Cowboys before playing in the XFL, CFL and USFL.