Shannon Harris

Shannon Harris
DC Defenders
Position:Head coach
Personal information
Born: (1980-08-30) August 30, 1980
Wiggins, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
College:Tennessee State (2001–2002)
Career history
As a coach:
  • Tennessee State (2003)
    Graduate assistant
  • Tennessee State (2004)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Tennessee State (2005)
    Tight ends coach
  • Tennessee State (2006–2008)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Tennessee State (2009)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Alabama State (2010–2014)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • Alcorn State (2015–2017)
    Wide receivers coach
  • Tennessee State (2018)
    Offensive analyst
  • Tennessee State (2019–2020)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Virginia State (2021)
    Offensive coordinator
  • Virginia State (2022)
    Interim head coach
  • DC Defenders (20232024)
    Quarterbacks coach
  • DC Defenders (2025–present)
    Head coach
Career highlights and awards
Head coaching record
Regular season:UFL: 6–4 (.600)

Shannon Harris (born August 30, 1980) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach of the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He has previously served as assistant college football coach for the Tennessee State Tigers, Alabama State Hornets, Alcorn State Braves, and Virginia State Trojans. With the Defenders in 2025, Shannon won a UFL championship and was named the UFL Coach of the Year.