Former Panthers WR Jerricho Cotchery named HC at Limestone University

Once again, Jerricho Cotchery gets the catch.

As announced on Thursday morning, the former Carolina Panthers wideout has been named the head football coach at Limestone University. Cotchery, after serving as the program’s assistant head coach and receivers coach between 2022 and 2023, will now move up to lead the Saints in replacing Mike Furrey.

Former NFL Wide Receiver Jerricho Cotchery Named New Head Football Coach At Limestone Universityhttps://t.co/iljCiPZWuc pic.twitter.com/epsAr1ejlJ

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Limestone’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics Hailey Martin, per an official release, had the following to say about Cotchery:

“We are extremely excited to have Jerricho as our new head football coach. “He is so well liked and respected by our student-athletes and coaches. From coaching with the Carolina Panthers to a remarkable 12-year NFL playing career with three different teams and a Super Bowl appearance, Jerricho has brought a wealth of knowledge to our program, and we are thrilled to have him guiding our Saints forward.”

The North Carolina State University product spent two of those 12 NFL campaigns with the Panthers, amassing 87 receptions for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns. Following his final season, Cotchery returned to Carolina as the team’s assistant wide receivers coach from 2017 to 2019.