Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart says he’d love to return to Boulder as part of Deion Sanders’ coaching staff, while he’s currently working in Georgia high school football.
Kordell Stewart, the former Colorado quarterback and a “Slash” legend, has made it clear he’s interested in returning to Boulder for a role on Deion Sanders’ coaching staff.
Stewart’s pitch is simple: he wants to coach at his alma mater if the right opening becomes available.. Speaking after being honored around his Colorado legacy. Stewart framed the idea as a natural next step—one rooted in his love for teaching the game and his long connection to the program.. For Colorado fans. it’s the kind of storyline that feels like a homecoming. especially with Sanders in the middle of building a modern identity on the recruiting and development front.
Coaching experience has become Stewart’s current focus as he works outside the college game.. He’s in his second season as offensive coordinator at North Forsyth High School in Georgia. after spending five years as an assistant at North Atlanta High School.. That path matters because it suggests Stewart isn’t simply chasing a headline; he’s building a coaching resume in an environment where preparation. play-calling. and player development all happen every week.
The NFL chapter of Stewart’s career still casts a long shadow, but his current message is about the present.. Stewart is actively expressing readiness—whenever there’s a “space” for him—to step into a role that fits within Sanders’ staff.. He also indicated that conversations have taken place. while stressing that Sanders would ultimately decide what the program needs and what the timeline allows.
For Colorado, the potential upside of Stewart joining the staff isn’t just emotional.. The Buffaloes have been operating with a clear emphasis on offensive pace. creativity. and player confidence—traits that align with the way Stewart is remembered from both college highlight reels and his pro versatility.. Even without getting into specifics about a job description. his appeal could be tied to how he understands quarterback instincts. running concepts. and the kind of risk-taking that can separate good offenses from explosive ones.
There’s also a human side to the timing.. Stewart is currently embedded in the high school coaching rhythm. meaning the situation would require coordination rather than an abrupt leap.. From a program management perspective. that’s important—Colorado would need to balance continuity with the benefit of bringing in someone who already understands the culture and can communicate with players in a way that resonates.
Sanders. entering his fourth season as head coach. now faces the usual offseason question: what does the staff need to sharpen before the next wave of recruiting and the next set of conference tests?. If Stewart does return. it would add a familiar face and a coach who has spent recent seasons emphasizing offensive structure and execution at the developmental level.. And for Stewart. the draw is straightforward—coaching is something he says he loves. and returning to Boulder would mean working in the program context where his football story began.
Whether it happens soon or later. Stewart’s message is still a reminder of how college football’s biggest brands often attract their own former stars.. Colorado would gain a coach with credibility, continuity with the program’s history, and a clear commitment to the craft.. Stewart. meanwhile. gets the chance to translate a storied on-field identity into coaching influence—if Sanders decides there’s a fit.
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