Devonte Murphy was named the South Dakota Mines Defensive Line Coach on May 28, 2026.
He joins the Hardrockers after spending three seasons at Dakota State. With the Trojans, Murphy worked as the Outside Linebackers Coach from 2024-25 before working with the defensive line in 2025. During the 2025 season, he also served as the Special Teams Coordinator and the Travel Coordinator.
Murphy helped guide the Trojans to an 8-2 record in 2025, their best mark since 2017. At the NAIA level, the Trojans ranked third nationally in passing yards allowed per game, seventh in rush yards allowed per game, eighth in points allowed per game and 17th in sacks. Murphy coached five all-conference players during his tenure, including four in 2025.
Originally from Sioux Falls, Murphy attended Dakota State, where he was a two-time captain and earned All-NSAA three times as a defensive lineman. He graduated from Dakota State in 2023 with a degree in exercise science and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in education and technology.
