Morehouse College Names Brad Sherrod Head Football Coach

Veteran coach with over 30 years of experience takes over Maroon Tigers program

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Morehouse College has named Brad Sherrod, most recently the head coach at Texas Wesleyan University, as the next head football coach of the Morehouse Maroon Tigers. Sherrod, a veteran coach with more than 30 years of experience across various college football levels, brings championship leadership, proven program development, and sustained success to his new role.

Why it matters

Morehouse football has always stood for excellence, discipline, and leadership, and the college believes Sherrod is the right leader to carry that tradition forward. His track record of elevating programs and guiding them to postseason success is expected to reinvigorate the Maroon Tigers' football program.

The details

Sherrod most recently served as head football coach at Texas Wesleyan University, where he quickly elevated the Rams into one of the NAIA's top programs. In his two seasons as coach, he posted a 17-6 overall record, guided the Rams to two NAIA playoff appearances, and led the team to its first Sooner Athletic Conference championship in 2024. Prior to Texas Wesleyan, Sherrod spent three seasons at UTSA, helping lead the Roadrunners through one of the most successful stretches in program history.

  • Sherrod will begin his duties immediately, working with current student-athletes, assembling his staff, and preparing the Maroon Tigers for the upcoming season.
  • An introductory press conference for Sherrod will be held on Monday, February 23 at 10 a.m. on the 3rd floor of Archer Hall.

The players

Brad Sherrod

A veteran coach with more than 30 years of experience across the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), Football Championship Subdivision (FCS), and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) levels, who was most recently the head coach at Texas Wesleyan University.

Harold Ellis

The Director of Athletics at Morehouse College.

Dr. F DuBois Bowman

The President of Morehouse College.

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What they’re saying

“Coach Sherrod is a proven program builder with a track record of sustained success and postseason performance. More importantly, he understands what it means to develop young men with purpose. Morehouse football has always stood for excellence, discipline, and leadership. We believe Coach Sherrod is the right leader to carry that tradition forward.”

— Harold Ellis, Director of Athletics, Morehouse College (Atlanta Daily World)

“I'm honored to join Morehouse College and guiding this program is a responsibility that I do not take lightly. Our goal will be to build a championship-caliber program rooted in toughness, accountability, and brotherhood, while representing the College the right way on and off the field. I want to thank President (Dr. F DuBois) Bowman, AD Harold Ellis, and everyone involved in the selection process for believing in me.”

— Brad Sherrod, Head Football Coach, Morehouse College (Atlanta Daily World)

What’s next

An introductory press conference for Sherrod will be held on Monday, February 23 at 10 a.m. on the 3rd floor of Archer Hall.

The takeaway

Sherrod's proven track record of elevating programs and guiding them to postseason success is expected to reinvigorate the Morehouse Maroon Tigers' football program, as the college looks to continue its tradition of excellence, discipline, and leadership on the field.