Teddy Bridgewater has emerged as a top candidate for head coaching positions. On Saturday, he led his alma mater, the Miami Northwestern Bulls, to a dominant victory in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 3A State Championship, shutting out Jacksonville Raines 41-0.
Following the blowout win, Bridgewater has attracted attention from multiple NFL teams and HBCU football programs, both eager to fill current coaching vacancies.
Bridgewater’s coaching potential is gaining widespread recognition. In a recent social media post, he confirmed receiving offers from two HBCU programs excited about his leadership abilities.
“A new HBCU reached out to interview me today, and a couple of NFL teams have also offered coaching jobs. This is a cool process, no lie,” Bridgewater shared.
The Miami Northwestern Bulls showcased an impressive playoff performance under Bridgewater’s guidance, outscoring opponents 269-12 and recording four shutouts along the way.
Regional Quarterfinals: Northwestern 69, Barron Collier 0
Regional Semifinals: Northwestern 64, Lely 12
Regional Finals: Northwestern 55, Cypress Lake 0
State Semifinals: Northwestern 40, Eau Gallie 0
State Championship: Northwestern 41, Raines 0
In the championship game, junior quarterback Leon Strawder delivered an exceptional performance, completing 19-of-27 passes for 361 yards and four touchdowns against the Vikings, as reported by Jeff Gardenour. Wide receiver Nicholas Lennear, a standout underclassman, contributed with four receptions for 121 yards.
Several HBCUs currently have head coaching vacancies, including Prairie View A&M, Mississippi Valley State, Alabama A&M, Delaware State, Elizabeth City State, Lane College, Fort Valley State, and Shaw.
Since 2020, a wave of former professional players has transitioned into head coaching roles at HBCUs, including:
Deion Sanders at Jackson State
Eddie George at Tennessee State
Bubba McDowell at Prairie View A&M
Eddie Robinson Jr. at Alabama State
Cris Dishman at Texas Southern
Mickey Joseph at Grambling State
Vincent Brown at North Carolina A&T
Should Bridgewater accept an HBCU offer, he would join Michael Vick as another former NFL player stepping into these prestigious coaching ranks.
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