Rakeem Rutherford is entering his first year as a Graduate Assistant Football Coach for Emory & Henry College. He will assist with the defensive backs.

A four-year player at free safety for E&H from 2007 to 2010, Rutherford was a co-captain as a senior and was selected as All-ODAC Honorable Mention.

The Morganton, N.C., native received his bachelor’s degree in sport management in 2011 and is pursuing a master’s degree in communication and organizational leadership.