Lambert played defensive back for the Kansas State Wildcats, lettering for four straight seasons and graduating in 1987.

[1] Lambert began his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the Oklahoma Sooners.

At Wake Forest Lambert was part of the 2006 ACC Championship Game team.

After his contract terms with Charlotte were negotiated, Thundering Herd coach Doc Holliday named Lambert his defensive coordinator.

[11] In 2022 Lambert returned to Wake Forest, replacing Lyle Hemphill as the team’s defensive coordinator.