Quentin Burrell is entering his fifth season at Grambling State University and his second as the wide receivers coach. Burrell spent the previous two seasons as a Defensive Analyst and cornerbacks coach respectively.
In 2018, Burrell made the move from defense to offense as he worked with the wide receivers. The Tiger receivers amassed 2,350 yards and scored 16 touchdowns. De’Vante Davis led the way in receptions (28), yards (414) and touchdowns. He will return for an additional senior year and will be grouped together with Quintin Guice (22 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns) and Lyndemian Brooks (23 receptions for 244 yards and one touchdown)
Burrell’s cornerbacks unit was worthy to be praised for their performance in 2017. This group was led by Deaumante Johnson and Ja’Terious Pouncy, who combined for 87 tackles, 12 pass breakups, and eight interceptions. Johnson went on to earn 1st team All-SWAC honors for his play in 2017.
Burrell now moves to the offensive side of the ball to coach a receivers group that returns all of its starters from 2017.
In 2016 as a defensive analyst, Burrell served as a mentor to the Tigers’ swarming linebacker corps and special teams units. The linebackers were instrumental in the success of Grambling’s stifling defense, which led the nation in the FCS in four defensive categories (sacks, tackles for loss, red-zone defense, and fumble recoveries) while finishing in the top five nationally in nine total categories. The Tiger defense led the SWAC in 12 of 15 defensive statistical categories, while finishing second in the remaining three.
Prior to joining the GSU staff, Burrell coached at his alma mater, Southwest Dekalb High School, in Decatur, Ga. He coached there from 2006 to 2011 and was a part of two No. 1-ranked defenses in the state. Southwest Dekalb made playoff appearances in each of Burrell’s six seasons with the program.
In 2011, he became the defensive coordinator at Miller Grove high school, in Lithonia, Ga. and led Miller Grove to its first winning season in the school’s short history. Burrell has mentored over 20 all-state players, three high school All-Americans, and was instrumental in helping all receive their college degrees.
The former Notre Dame defensive back was a two-year starter, three-year letterman, and earned the privilege of being a captain his senior year. During his career at Notre Dame, Burrell made two bowl game appearances with the Fighting Irish – the 2003 Gator Bowl and the 2004 Insight Bowl – and had five career interceptions.
Burrell also played professionally four years in the arena football league with the AF2 League Alabama Vipers and finished his professional career playing with the AF1 League Georgia Force in 2012.
As a senior at Southwest Dekalb, he made 90 tackles to go with seven interceptions and 13 passes broken up. He won four letters in football as a defensive back and wide receiver. Burrell was a two-time team captain and helped the team to a pair of league crowns and was an honorable mention pick on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia Class 5A all-state squad. His other high school accolades include being a Class 5A First Team All-State pick as a junior, two-time all-Atlanta and four-time all-league pick. Additionally, he was selected for the Georgia-Florida prep all-star football game.
Burrell earned his bachelors in the College of Arts and Letters from Notre Dame in 2005.
Born in Monroe, La., Burrell is no stranger to North Louisiana. A Grambling native, he is the great-grandson of legendary coach Eddie Robinson.
