Not just a recruiter but his background suggests he's had a long term career coaching at teams that did very well or improved.....
Jamar Cain was named defensive line coach for Sun Devil Football in January 2019. Cain came to ASU from Fresno State where he instructed the Bulldogs’ defensive line for two seasons.
"We have had our eye on Jamar as an up-and-coming coach for a while," ASU head coach Herm Edwards said. "He's young, energetic and is the type of person who wants to make a name for himself in this business. That drive will be a great fit on my staff."
"I'm very much looking forward to getting to work with great coaches like Herm Edwards and Danny Gonzales," Cain said. "Growing up in the Sacramento area, I always admired Arizona State University for its successes both on and off the field. In my opinion you can't find better people, facilities and weather to work with."
Cain’s defensive line was one of the elements that helped Fresno State compile a combined 22-6 record in 2017 and 2018. The Bulldogs earned a spot in the Mountain West Championship Game both seasons – upset No. 16 Boise State 19-16 in the 2018 edition – and won a pair of bowl games.
Cain and the rest of Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford's coaching staff inherited a program coming off of a 1-11 season in 2016 and immediately proceeded to change the culture. A year before the arrival of the new coaching staff, Fresno State allowed 30.9 points per game (83rd in the country). The following two seasons, the Bulldogs ranked in the top-10 in the nation in scoring defense each season, culminating in a 2018 campaign in which Fresno State finished third in the country, allowing only 14.1 points per game. Cain had a direct impact on the play of the defensive line which reflected in the progress made defending the run. After finishing with the 123rd-ranked rushing defense (247.4 ypg) in 2016, Cain's group boasted the 11th-best rush defense (113.4 ypg) in 2017 and the 30th-ranked (132.1 ypg) rush defense in 2018.
2018 All-MWC first-team defensive end Mykal Walker enjoyed a breakout junior campaign as part of Cain's defensive line, recording 67 tackles (33 solo) and ranking second in the league in tackles per game (5.6) among all linemen. Another member of the defensive line, Jasad Haynes, earned 2018 honorable mention honors after finishing with 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks. During his first season in Fresno, Cain successfully converted outside linebacker Tobenna Okeke into a second-team All-MWC selection at defensive end after he picked up 11 sacks in 2017. Once again showing his resourcefulness and flexibility with an undermanned roster, Cain also converted inside linebacker Robert Stanley into a defensive end. Stanley earned All-MWC honorable mention honors after producing an 11-sack season. Another member of the 2017 defensive line, Malik Forrester, earned All-MWC honorable mention notice after finishing with 29 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and four sacks.
"He's like-minded with Danny and I on our defensive system," Edwards remarked. "Cain's defensive philosophy and terminology is similar to what is currently implemented at Arizona State, making for a smoother transition."
"It's a great system that ASU runs," Cain mentioned. "It will be a pleasure to work with such defensive-minded people who share concepts and philosophies with myself."
"Jamar has done a great job of proving himself throughout all levels of football," says Gonzales. "He's been very successful in his career as part of run-stopping defenses. He's been a big part of lower division schools beating upper division schools (Cal Poly beat Wyoming while North Dakota State beat Iowa and Kansas State). Former players and coaches rave about his relationships with them. And, he was extremely impressive with his interview technique. He'll be a fantastic addition to our staff."
Before joining the Fresno State coaching staff, Cain spent three seasons at FCS-powerhouse North Dakota State. During his stint (2014-16), the Bison compiled a 40-5 record and captured the 2014 and 2015 FCS National Championships. He coached several impact players while in Fargo, none more productive than 2014 Buck Buchanan Award winner Kyle Emanuel, who was recognized as the best defensive player in the FCS. The FCS consensus All-American had 32.5 tackles for a loss and 19.5 sacks his senior year. The Chargers selected him with their fifth-round pick (153rd overall), where he has played each of his four seasons. Cain also was responsible for the development of FCS All-American defensive end Greg Menard. Menard was nominated for the 2016 Buck Buchanan Award after breaking onto the national scene with a tremendous junior season.
Cain spent one season working for current Sun Devil offensive line coach and former Wyoming head coach Dave Christensen's staff, serving as the defensive line coach and later interim defensive coordinator during the 2013 season. Prior to his time in Laramie, Cain got his first full-time coaching opportunities as a defensive line assistant FCS level. He spent time at two institutions, beginning at Missouri State (2006-08) before making a stop at Cal Poly (2009-12).
Cain briefly spent time in the Valley when he participated in the National Football League's minority internship in the summer of 2008 with the Arizona Cardinals. He continued in the program during the summer of 2009, this time with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Immediately following his collegiate career, Cain got into coaching, spending two seasons as a high school coach and one year as an assistant coach at Sacramento City College. He got his first glimpse of coaching the FBS level when he served as a defensive graduate assistant during the 2005 season on the staff of head coach Frank Solich at Ohio University. His coaching responsibilities at Ohio were with the defensive ends, jump starting his career of working with defensive lineman.
The native of Sacramento, Calif., graduated with a bachelor's degree in family consumer sciences from New Mexico State, where he played for two seasons. His college football career started at Sacramento City College, where he was a first-team all-state selection playing two seasons as a defensive lineman for the Panthers. He then transferred to Las Cruces to spend his final two seasons at New Mexico State, where he was a 2002 second-team All-Sun Belt Conference selection.