Morehouse Lands Coaching Veteran to Elevate Maroon Tigers Football

The Morehouse College Maroon Tigers have secured a significant coaching coup, appointing Brad Sherrod as their new head football coach. Sherrod, a former standout at Duke University and an experienced collegiate mentor, brings over 30 years of experience to the HBCU program.

Sherrod joins Morehouse after a highly successful two-year stint as the head coach of Texas Wesleyan University, where he quickly transformed the Rams into one of the NAIA's top programs. During his tenure, Sherrod led the team to a remarkable 17-6 record, including a historic 10-1 campaign in 2024 that featured a perfect 8-0 conference mark, the program's first-ever Sooner Athletic Conference championship, and a trip to the second round of the NAIA Playoffs. The Rams followed that up with a second consecutive playoff appearance, marking the first back-to-back postseason berths in school history.

Commenting on the hire, Morehouse Director of Athletics Harold Ellis praised Sherrod's abilities, stating, "Coach Sherrod is a proven program builder with a track record of sustained success.

"Our goal will be to build a championship-caliber program rooted in toughness, accountability, and brotherhood," Sherrod said.

Sherrod's coaching experience extends beyond his recent success at Texas Wesleyan, with previous stints at UTSA, where he helped the Roadrunners win back-to-back conference titles and earn three consecutive bowl appearances, as well as stops at Wake Forest, Sam Houston State, Delaware, Tennessee State, and UMass.

As a player, Sherrod was a team captain at Duke University, where he earned All-ACC honors and later completed a master's degree in sport management. His extensive coaching experience and proven ability to elevate programs make him an exciting addition to the Morehouse Maroon Tigers football team.

HBCUConnect Perspective: The hiring of Brad Sherrod as the new head football coach at Morehouse College represents a significant coup for the HBCU community. Sherrod's track record of success in developing winning programs and his commitment to nurturing student-athletes both on and off the field aligns perfectly with the values and mission of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This move by Morehouse demonstrates the institution's dedication to building a championship-caliber football program that will not only compete at the highest levels but also positively impact the lives of its student-athletes. The HBCU community can look forward to the Maroon Tigers' continued growth and success under Sherrod's leadership.

Originally reported by HBCU Gameday.