Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Few College Coaches Eye NFL Head Coaching Roles

1/12/2025

31 7

Summary

Story summary

In a surprising trend, only four college coaches made the leap to NFL head coaching roles from 2019 to 2024. As 2025 approaches, names like Mike Locksley, David Shaw, and Matt Campbell are in the mix for NFL interviews. Meanwhile, Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick are generating buzz, yet both seem committed to their college football paths for the time being.

1 of 1

Story summary

In a surprising trend, only four college coaches made the leap to NFL head coaching roles from 2019 to 2024. As 2025 approaches, names like Mike Locksley, David Shaw, and Matt Campbell are in the mix for NFL interviews. Meanwhile, Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick are generating buzz, yet both seem committed to their college football paths for the time being.