A former NFL running back and first round draft pick has been named the new head coach at a California high school. Rashaad Penny, who had an All-American career at San Diego State University after a productive career with Norwalk High School, has been named the new head football coach at Long Beach Jordan High School. “Excited and blessed for this opportunity,” Penny posted on X (formerly known as Twitter). Excited and Blessed for this Opportunity.. Lets go Jtown‼️💙 https://t.co/RTTwxapTGE — Rashaad Penny (@pennyhendrixx) May 12, 2026 Penny rushed for 2,504 yards and scored 41 rushing touchdowns as a senior at Norwalk, adding 21 receptions for 665 yards and 10 more touchdowns. He would commit and attend San Diego State over several other offers. With the Aztecs, Penny led all of NCAA in rushing yards in 2017, the same season he was a consensus All-American and the Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year and Athlete of the Year.…