Donald Ray Dykes is a former professional American football player who played cornerback for four seasons for the New York Jets and San Diego Chargers. He also played in the United States Football League. He was an assistant football coach at the University of Arkansas in Monticello. As of 2016, Donald Dykes is in his fifth year at SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE as defensive backs coach. He came to Southwest from Glenville (WV) State College where he held the same position in the 2011 season. Dykes has two children and three grandchildren.