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Gainesville (Ga.) HFC Santavious Bryant's Pay Bump Revealed
New Red Elephants coach to earn $120,602 annual salary, a 71% increase from previous role.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:23am
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According to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, new Gainesville Red Elephants (Ga.) head football coach Santavious Bryant will earn a total annual salary of $120,602.16, which includes a base salary of $71,370.79, a coaching supplement of $42,000, and up to $7,231.37 in extended-day pay. This represents a 71% pay increase from Bryant's previous role as head coach at Grayson High School, where he was making just under $70,000.
Why it matters
The significant pay bump for the new Gainesville head coach highlights the competitive nature of high school football in Georgia, where top programs are willing to invest heavily to attract and retain top coaching talent. Bryant's proven track record, including leading Grayson to a 2024 state championship, made him a highly sought-after candidate.
The details
Bryant's new salary package at Gainesville is broken down into three components: a base salary of $71,370.79, a coaching supplement of $42,000, and up to $7,231.37 in extended-day pay. This represents a 71% increase from his previous salary of just under $70,000 as head coach at Grayson High School. Bryant has compiled an impressive 37-5 record in three seasons as the Rams' head coach, including winning the 2024 Class 6A state championship.
- Bryant was named the new head coach of Gainesville High School in December 2025.
- The details of Bryant's new salary were revealed in a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on January 29, 2026.
The players
Santavious Bryant
The new head football coach of Gainesville High School in Georgia, who previously served as the head coach at Grayson High School.
Josh Niblett
The former head football coach of Gainesville High School, who was making $175,706 as of the 2024 Georgia high school football season.
Kharim Hughley
A Clemson four-star quarterback commitment who is set to return to the Gainesville roster.
Nigel Newkirk
A three-star player who is also returning to the Gainesville roster.
What they’re saying
“Now according to a report by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Jack Leo, that very information was revealed on how much new Red Elephants' head coach Santavious Bryant would be making.”
— Jack Leo, Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
What’s next
The Gainesville Red Elephants are expected to be a top contender in the 2026 Georgia high school football season with the return of several key players and the addition of new head coach Santavious Bryant, who will look to build on the program's recent success.
The takeaway
The significant pay increase for Santavious Bryant to become the new head football coach at Gainesville High School underscores the value placed on top coaching talent in the highly competitive Georgia high school football landscape. Bryant's proven track record and the resources invested in the Gainesville program suggest the Red Elephants are poised for continued success on the gridiron.
