Savannah State University Football
Coaching Staff (10)
Head Coach
Co-Defensive Coordinator/DB's Coach
Clyde Grady enters his first season at Savannah State University as the Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Backs Coach. A defensive backs specialist with
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Offensive Analyst
Derry Pinkston is entering his sixth year as a member of the Savannah State University football coaching staff. This year he will make the shift from running back
Tight Ends Coach
Harold Nelson enters his third season at Savannah State University. He will serve as Tight Ends Coach this season. Nelson is a native of Savannah, Georgia and a
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Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator
Jessie Dove is in his first season as the Run Game Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at Savannah State University, where he brings a proven track record of developing
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Director of Player Development
Matthew Fultz enters his first season at Savannah State University as Director of Player Development, bringing more than two decades of leadership experience in
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Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/QB's Coach
Quentin Burrell enters his first season at Savannah State University as the Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Quarterbacks Coach, bringing more than
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Running Backs Coach
Russell Ellington III enters his second season on the Savannah State University football staff. After working with the wide receivers last season, Ellington will
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Special Teams Coordinator
Coach Shawn Thomas joins the Savannah State University football staff as the Tigers special teams coordinator. Thomas comes to SSU after working two years as
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Head Football Coach
Thomas Howard was named the 28th head football coach in the history of the program on December 22, 2025. Howard comes to Savannah State with an extensive resume
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