CARROLLTON, Ga. - UWG offensive coordinator Austin Davis has been selected to The AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute, presented by Riddell InSite Analytics. 

Davis, who was the offensive line coach on Taylor's inaugural Division I staff in 2024, was promoted to offensive coordinator and helped the Wolves to a historic 8-3 campaign in 2025. 

"Austin is truly deserving of this opportunity and a rising star in this profession," Taylor said of his OC. "He's someone that has intellect, passion and the ability to thrive in any environment. I'm excited to see his continued growth and this opportunity will help sharpen his skills. Glad he's a part of our Wolves family." 

The AFCA 35 Under 35 is a prestigious program designed to identify and develop premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. Members become a part of a prestigious network of rising coaches in the profession, along with many other great benefits. 

To be eligible, applicants must be 35 years old or younger on January 1st of that year's convention and must be currently serving as a high school head coach, a two-year college full-time assistant or head coach, or an NAIA/NCAA (all divisions) full-time assistant or head coach. Applicants were required to submit a resume, five references, and a 1,600-word article or a10-minute live instructional video on an offensive, defensive, special teams, or position-specific topic of the applicant's choosing back in the summer. 

Taylor now has two AFCA 35 Under 35 recipients on his staff as quarterbacks coach Reid Sanders earned the distinction in the class of 2024 during his time at Rio Americano HS.