R.J. Malson will serve as a student coach for the Tomcats in 2014.
A native of Greenville, Pa., Malson played one season for Thiel’s football team. In 2013, he finished second on the team with 6.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and fourth on the squad with 52 total tackles.
Malson was also part of Thiel’s track & field team in 2014. He finished second in the shot put (13.90 meters) at the 2014 Presidents’ Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships, earning a spot on the All-PAC Second Team.