Coaching Staff
Kevin Sherrer
Assistant Coach — Outside Linebackers Kevin Sherrer, defensive coordinator at South Alabama in 2013, was named a defensive assistant at Georgia on January 24, 2014, and remained on the staff when Kirby Smart became head coach in December, 2015. In 2015, the Bulldog defense was first nationally in passing defense (156.5 ypg), seventh in total defense (305.9) and eighth in scoring defense (16.9 ypg). Sherrer coached two of Georgia’s top linebackers in tackles, sacks, and tackles-for-loss the past three years in Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins. He also served as Georgia’s defensive coordinator in the Bulldogs’ 24-17 victory over Penn State in the 2016 Taxslayer Bowl. In 2014, he was part of a staff that led the ‘Dogs to improvement in several categories from the year before including points/game (29.0 to 20.7), total defense (375.5 to 337.2 yards/game), passing yards allowed (227.4 to 170.4, second best in the SEC), and average yards per catch (13.4 to 10.9). Sherrer, who served as Director of Player Development at Alabama for three years prior to joining the South Alabama staff, coached defensive backs for the Jaguars. The 2013 South Alabama defense ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference in total defense (384.3 yards per game) and second in scoring defense (25.2 points per game). At Alabama, Sherrer’s responsibilities included assisting studentathletes with academics, community outreach and their personal lives. During his tenure, UA posted a 35-5 (87.5%) mark while winning the BCS national title in 2011 and 2012 and the 2012 SEC championship. Prior to joining the staff at Alabama, Sherrer was an assistant at Hoover (Ala.) High (2005-09) including serving as defensive coordinator the final three. The Buccaneers claimed the state 6A championship in 2005 and 2009, and advanced to the title game in two other years. While Sherrer was on the staff, the Buccaneers posted a 61-12 (83.6%) record. Sherrer was also the DB coach at Spain Park (Ala.) High School (2001-04), where he helped the Jaguars win 16 games his last two seasons. He began his career as an assistant at Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) High
(1996-97). Sherrer helped lead the Wildcats to the state 6A championship in his second year on the staff and they would go 21-6 (77.8%) during his tenure with the program. He was also a grad assistant at Alabama from 1998-2000, helping to coordinate scout teams, video breakdown and on-campus recruiting. The Tide won the 1999 SEC title and played in the Orange Bowl that season. Sherrer was a tight end for the Crimson Tide from 1993-95, when Alabama recorded a 29-7-1 overall mark and won the SEC West Division title twice. In 1994, the Tide put together a 12-1 record with a 24-17 victory over Ohio State in the Citrus Bowl to end the year. He is a 1996 graduate of Alabama with a degree in physical education, and he earned his master’s degree in higher education administration from the school in 2000. Sherrer and his wife Carrie have twin sons, Kaleb and Kyle.
Scherrer Facts Birthdate: March 19, 1973 Birthplace: Oneonta, Ala. Family: Wife Carrie and twin sons, Kaleb and Kyle. High School: Cleveland HS College: Alabama ’96 (B.S.), Alabama ’00 (M.S.)
Coaching Experience:
1996-97.............. Tuscaloosa County (Ala.) HS (Assistant Coach) 1998-2000......................... Alabama (Graduate Assistant, defense) 2001-04.......................... Spain Park (Ala.) HS (Defensive Backs) 2005-09............................................................... Hoover (Ala.) HS ....................... (Assistant Coach, Defensive Coordinator (2007-09) 2010-12...................... Alabama (Director of Player Development) 2013...........South Alabama (Defensive Coord., Defensive Backs) 2014-16.......................................... Georgia (Outside Linebackers)
Playing Experience:
1993-95.......... Alabama – Tight end…won SEC Western Division .......................................................................................... title twice 1988-91................. Cleveland HS – All-State TE and team captain The Sherrers: Kaleb, Carrie, Kevin and Kyle
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