Bemidji State University

Jacob Surdy joined the Beavers in 2026 after starting his coaching career in Texas in 2023.

Following his graduation from Baylor University’s political science program, where he also served as a student manager, Surdy served as the defensive line graduate assistant for Sam Houston State University from June 2023 until May 2025. From there, Surdy became an assistant defensive backs coach and defensive analyst for Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. He is currently enrolled in Sam Houston State’s childhood education masters program.