DeShawn Shead

Assistant Defensive Backs / Nickels, Miami Dolphins (MIA).

Quick Facts

• Role: Assistant Defensive Backs / Nickels
• Team: Miami Dolphins (MIA)
• NFL experience: Not listed
• Reports to: Jeff Hafley (Head Coach)
• Coaching tree: see Coaching Trees

Background

DeShawn Shead (pronounced SHED) joined the Miami Dolphins in 2024 and was named the assistant defensive backs/nickels coach in 2026. He spent two seasons (2024-25) as the assistant defensive backs coach.