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Former Golden Eagle Todd Pinkston Returns to Super Bowl as a Coach
2/9/2024 11:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – One former Southern Miss football player makes his return to the Super Bowl this weekend. This time, though, he returns as a coach.
Todd Pinkston, who played for the Golden Eagles from 1996-99, appeared in Super Bowl XXXIX for the Philadelphia Eagles. In the game as a player, Pinkston and the Eagles lost that title game to the New England Patriots 24-21, but the former Southern Miss standout caught four passes for 82 yards with a long reception of 40 yards. The Forest, Miss., native now returns as the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pinkston is in his first year with the Chiefs, after working at Stockbridge High School in Georgia from 2019-2022.
He also saw coaching stints as wide receivers coach at Austin Peay (2017-19) and Petal High School (2009-16). Pinkston began his coaching career as a training camp assistant, working primarily with the Eagles wide receivers in 2009 under his former coach, Andy Reid. In 2010, he took a role as a training camp assistant for the Vikings where he also worked with the receivers.
Pinkston spent seven of his eight years playing professionally in Philadelphia under Reid as a second-round draft. Pinkston became a primary target during the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia, catching 184 passes for 2,816 yards and 14 touchdowns from 2000-04. Pinkston led the Eagles for the second year in a row in receiving yards (575) in 2003. In 2004 Pinkston hauled in 676 receiving yards on a career-best 18.8 yards per catch. In 2002, Pinkston set career highs in receptions (60), yards (798) and touchdowns (seven). As a rookie in 2000, Pinkston registered 10 catches for 181 yards before breaking out in his second season with 42 catches, 586 yards and four touchdowns through his 15 games.
During his time in Philadelphia, Pinkston appeared in the playoffs five times, reaching the NFC Championship Game four times and his one Super Bowl.
After an injury cost him the 2005 season, Pinkston went to training camp with Philadelphia, Minnesota and Washington over the next two seasons.
Pinkston received his bachelor's degree in coaching and sports administration from Southern Miss in 1999. A second-team All-Conference USA choice in 1999, Pinkston was elected to the M-Club Hall of Fame in 2011 and at the time was second in Golden Eagle history in receiving yards (2,366) and third in both receptions (149) and touchdown receptions (22).
"Todd Pinkston was the ultimate teammate," said Lee Roberts, his Golden Eagle quarterback and current analyst for football on the Southern Miss Sports Network. "He made so many great plays throughout his career at Southern Miss because of his drive for excellence. His work ethic in college helped propel him into a tenured NFL career. Now as a coach he has the opportunity to give back. I am so proud of Pink and what he has been able to accomplish in his career."
In addition to coaching at Stockbridge High School, Pinkston served as a co-teacher for the special education department teaching primarily science and math. Pinkston remains an active member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, which he became a member of while at Southern Miss. Since 2013, Pinkston has also spent time as a USA Heads Up Youth Football Ambassador for the State of Mississippi.
Pinkston, and wife, Tamara, have five children: Aaden, Bryce, Chase, Jonathan, Lauren.
Super Bowl LVIII takes place this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. CT, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
Todd Pinkston, who played for the Golden Eagles from 1996-99, appeared in Super Bowl XXXIX for the Philadelphia Eagles. In the game as a player, Pinkston and the Eagles lost that title game to the New England Patriots 24-21, but the former Southern Miss standout caught four passes for 82 yards with a long reception of 40 yards. The Forest, Miss., native now returns as the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. Pinkston is in his first year with the Chiefs, after working at Stockbridge High School in Georgia from 2019-2022.
He also saw coaching stints as wide receivers coach at Austin Peay (2017-19) and Petal High School (2009-16). Pinkston began his coaching career as a training camp assistant, working primarily with the Eagles wide receivers in 2009 under his former coach, Andy Reid. In 2010, he took a role as a training camp assistant for the Vikings where he also worked with the receivers.
Pinkston spent seven of his eight years playing professionally in Philadelphia under Reid as a second-round draft. Pinkston became a primary target during the Donovan McNabb era in Philadelphia, catching 184 passes for 2,816 yards and 14 touchdowns from 2000-04. Pinkston led the Eagles for the second year in a row in receiving yards (575) in 2003. In 2004 Pinkston hauled in 676 receiving yards on a career-best 18.8 yards per catch. In 2002, Pinkston set career highs in receptions (60), yards (798) and touchdowns (seven). As a rookie in 2000, Pinkston registered 10 catches for 181 yards before breaking out in his second season with 42 catches, 586 yards and four touchdowns through his 15 games.
During his time in Philadelphia, Pinkston appeared in the playoffs five times, reaching the NFC Championship Game four times and his one Super Bowl.
After an injury cost him the 2005 season, Pinkston went to training camp with Philadelphia, Minnesota and Washington over the next two seasons.
Pinkston received his bachelor's degree in coaching and sports administration from Southern Miss in 1999. A second-team All-Conference USA choice in 1999, Pinkston was elected to the M-Club Hall of Fame in 2011 and at the time was second in Golden Eagle history in receiving yards (2,366) and third in both receptions (149) and touchdown receptions (22).
"Todd Pinkston was the ultimate teammate," said Lee Roberts, his Golden Eagle quarterback and current analyst for football on the Southern Miss Sports Network. "He made so many great plays throughout his career at Southern Miss because of his drive for excellence. His work ethic in college helped propel him into a tenured NFL career. Now as a coach he has the opportunity to give back. I am so proud of Pink and what he has been able to accomplish in his career."
In addition to coaching at Stockbridge High School, Pinkston served as a co-teacher for the special education department teaching primarily science and math. Pinkston remains an active member of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, which he became a member of while at Southern Miss. Since 2013, Pinkston has also spent time as a USA Heads Up Youth Football Ambassador for the State of Mississippi.
Pinkston, and wife, Tamara, have five children: Aaden, Bryce, Chase, Jonathan, Lauren.
Super Bowl LVIII takes place this Sunday at 5:30 p.m. CT, from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The game will be broadcast live on CBS.
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