Danny Jaillet, Patriots WireTue, November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM UTC·1 min readFormer New England Patriots running back and three-time Super Bowl champion James White has accepted a job as the new head coach for the Benet Academy football program.
White got his post-career coaching start at Illinois this year as the assistant running backs coach. He is now ready to take things to the next level by accepting his first head coaching job for a team.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBenet Academy put out the following message on the hiring on social media:
"We have hired 3x Super Bowl Champion and 3x Big Ten Champion, James White, as our next Head Coach! Coach White brings along a resume of incredible experience that cannot be beat."
White had a tremendous NFL career with the Patriots, rushing for 1,278 yards for 11 touchdowns, while also racking up 381 receptions for 3,278 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Perhaps White's most memorable game for the Patriots was in the comeback victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl LI, when he recorded 14 catches for 110 yards and scored three touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown in overtime.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe was a leader on and off the field with the sort of knowledge that will only help the next generation of athletes.
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