Murray State University Athletics
Staff Directory

Tommy Ferrill
- Title:
- Assistant Coach (Tight Ends)
at Murray State
Prior to MSU
Playing Career
Personal
- 2024 is Ferrill's first season with the Racers
Prior to MSU
- Joined the Racers after four seasons as an assistant coach at Jackson Academy in Jackson, Mississippi.
- Helped lead the Raiders to 35 wins in the last four years, including a MAIS 6A State Championship Game appearance in 2021 and three semifinal appearances.
- Before his time at Jackson Academy, Ferrill served as an assistant coach at Horn Lake High School for five years.
- Coached at Biloxi High School for four years, and East Mississippi Community College for five years.
- He won the 2018 MS 6A Football State Championship at Horn Lake and the 2009 MACJC State Championship and Mississippi Bowl at EMCC.
Playing Career
- Played for Mississippi State from 2001-03.
- Appeared in 22 games.
Personal
- Is a graduate of Mississippi State in 2003.
- Ferrill and his wife, Amanda have three children, Roman, Lucia, and Thomas.
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