25 former college football players destined to be future head coaches

4. Richard Sherman, former Stanford wide receiver/cornerback

When Richard Sherman decided to commit to Stanford over UCLA, he did so as a wide receiver. Sherman’s freshman year, he led the Cardinal in receiving and was a freshman All-American honorable mention. Sherman requested to transition to defensive back after a knee injury ended his 2008 season.

After texting back and forth with then-head coach Jim Harbaugh, Sherman decided he’d see the field if he switched to cornerback. Not only did Sherman succeed at the corner, but the Compton, California native made himself into a first-ballot hall of fame defensive back.

Sherman has had a career that many high school players dream of. However, the accolades and the Super Bowl ring are not the main things that would make Sherman a good head coach. Sherman played two positions at a high-level while at Standford.

He has a profound understanding of two positions on different sides of the ball. Sherman’s approach to the game has always been cerebral in nature. Sherman has always shown a profound understanding of the defensive playbook while using film to prepare for his opponent.

Sherman has always been one to never hold his tongue believing in player empowerment. There is little doubt that Sherman would be a great players coach valuing hard work and physicality, but allowing players to have a voice and express their individuality.