How Rich Is Shawn Elliott? Did He Resign As A Coach?

Georgia State has chosen strength coach Mike Sirignano as temporary head coach. Shawn’s current contract with South Carolina is supposedly three years, with him earning $750k in his first two seasons and $775k in his third season.

Shawn Elliott’s Net Worth and Salary

Shawn Elliott, a former Georgia State coach, has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. Elliott, a former defensive end at Appalachian State, started coaching in 1997. He served as a defensive assistant for his first two seasons before becoming a tight ends coach for the next two. He took over as offensive line coach in 2001 and continued in that capacity until 2009. Elliott signed with South Carolina in 2010, where he played the next seven seasons. He began with South Carolina as an offensive line coach and running game coordinator.

Coach Elliott was promised $158k in his first year at South Carolina, then $188k the following season. He was promoted to co-offensive coordinator in 2012 and held that post until 2015. Shawn’s income rapidly grew throughout this period, reaching more than $300,000 in 2012 and 2013, and more than $400,000 in 2014 and 2015. Shawn served as interim head coach for the last six games of the 2015 season when Steve Spurrier resigned.

Shawn earned $500k as the offensive line coach at South Carolina during his last season. After seven seasons at South Carolina, Shawn was given the position of head coach at Georgia State. He originally agreed to a three-year deal for approximately $2 million. Shawn renewed his contract in 2020, keeping him in Georgia until the 2024 season. He earned $660k in 2020, $779k in 2021, $809k in 2022, and $811k in 2023. In 2023, he was the 97th highest-paid coach in the nation and the sixth highest-paid coach in the Sun Belt.

Why Did Shawn Elliott Resign From His Head Coaching Position?

Coach Elliott’s remark indicates that he quit the position for personal reasons. He resigned from his job on Thursday, and his message was published on GeorgiaStateSports.com. In a statement, Elliott said, “It’s extremely difficult to step away from the Georgia State football program, particularly the players and staff who have gone above and beyond.”

He went on to say, “As hard as this decision is professional, it’s something I must do personally.” He praised Charlie Cobbs, Georgia State’s Director of Athletics, for providing him this chance. Many South Carolina Gamecocks fans have stated that Shawn’s family still lives in Columbia, South Carolina. The fans also stated that they would run across Shawn multiple times while looking for a person who coaches in Georgia.

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The Estimated Net worth is $80K – USD $85k.