Pro Football Hall of Famer Ed Reed has agreed to become Bethune-Cookman's new head coach, the school announced Tuesday.

The former Baltimore Ravens and Miami star follows in the footsteps of fellow former NFLers Deion Sanders and Eddie George. Sanders coached Jackson State before leaving the HBCU school for Colorado in early December, while George leads Tennessee State.

Bethune-Cookman, a member of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), finished with a 2-9 record this season, leading to head coach Terry Sims' firing after seven years at the helm.

Reed played for the Ravens from 2002-12, establishing himself as one of the greatest defenders in NFL history. He finished his career following the 2013 campaign after splitting his final season between the New York Jets and Houston Texans.

The 44-year-old was inducted into Canton as part of the 2019 class. Known for his elite ball-hawk skills, Reed ranks seventh all-time with 64 career interceptions and owns NFL records for the most multi-interception games (12) and most playoff interceptions (nine, tied).

The nine-time Pro Bowler was part of the Hurricanes' 2001 national championship team.

Reed spent the 2016 NFL season as an assistant defensive backs coach for the Buffalo Bills. In 2020, Miami hired him in an advisory role.