Valley City State University

Jahidi West enters his 1st season as a graduate assistant coach for Viking Football in 2024. 

West is a former Viking linebacker who wrapped up his playing career in 2023. He finished his Viking career with 257 tackles and 14 interceptions and holds the VCSU single-season record with 8 interceptions in a season. 

A native of Stockton, Calif., West now moves into a coaching role with VCSU and will work with the linebackers.