Steelers legend starts coaching career after NFL retirement

The hero of Super Bowl XLIII is back in the game.

Steelers legendary receiver Santonio Holmes will be joining a college football coaching staff for the 2025 season.

He's been named as the new wide receivers coach at Division II Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.

Holmes returns to Ohio after starring for Ohio State as a collegian.

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Pittsburgh will always remember Holmes for his magical toe-tap touchdown grab to win the franchise's sixth Super Bowl.

The following season, Holmes had his best statistical year, catching 79 passes for 1,248 yards.

Before Holmes retired, he also played for the Jets and the Bears.

Central State's head coach is former NFL cornerback Tony Carter.

According to Pro Football Talk, Central State has produced 21 NFL players.

Holmes' goal will be to raise that number and uplift college athletes in the process.

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