WASHINGTON, Pa. -- The Washington & Jefferson College football program recently announced three new members to its staff as its prepares for its 2022 season. 

Joining the staff are Ken Cranston, Nathaniel Morrison and Mike Williams '19. Cranston and Morrison will serve as Intern Assistant Coaches while Williams is a Volunteer Assistant Coach. 

Ken Cranston 
Cranston joins W&J after collegiate coaching stops at Doane University and Waynesburg University. Cranston has served as the defensive backs coach at Doane since March 2022. He has played a role in leading the group in meetings, drills, film and install while also handling recruiting efforts in multiple states. From August 2021 through March 2022, Cranton served as a defensive quality control coach at Waynesburg. He worked alongside the defensive coordinator in film breakdown and helped prepare weekly scouting reports. Cranston earned a bachelor of science in athletic coaching education from West Virginia University in May 2021. He is currently pursuing a master of science in coaching and sport education from WVU. 

Nathaniel Morrison 
Morrison earned his bachelor of business administration in Managerial Marketing from Kent State in 2019. He later earned a master of arts in Sports Administration in December 2021. He served as an Equipment Student Manager for Kent State since 2011. He worked with defensive graduate assistant, Dan Conwell, on all practice and game responsibilities. Morrison was also responsible for setting up coach communication systems on practice and gameday. Prior to his work at Kent State, he served as an assistant coach at Brookfield High School in Ohio from June 2018 through October 2019. 

Mike Williams 
Williams was a two-time All-PAC honoree during his playing days with the Presidents. He earned All-America honors from the Associated Press (Second Team) and D3football.com (Honorable Mention) following his senior season in 2019. Williams was named a D3football.com All-South Region First Team selection and was named a finalist for the Cliff Harris Award, which is presented annually to the top small college defensive player of the year representing NCAA Division II, III, and NAIA universities. He helped propel W&J to a come-from-behind win over Ithaca in the 2019 ECAC Asa S. Bushnell Bowl. He was named Most Valuable Player, as the senior defensive lineman recorded six tackles, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and his first career interception against the Bombers. Williams finished his senior season with 11 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss as he earned All-PAC First Team honors.  Williams has helped serve his country since 2014 as a reservist in the U.S. Army. He graduated from W&J with a degree in accounting in December of 2019. He is employed full time by KPMG as a Tech Assurance Senior Associate. 

W&J opens the 2022 season when it hosts John Carroll University on Saturday, Sept. 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Cameron Stadium.