KentonRocheford

Kenton Rocheford

Kenton Rocheford will be entering his second season as the Running Backs and Tight Ends coach at McPherson College. Rocheford also serves as the football program’s Academic and Social Media Coordinator.  

Coaching Highlights  
Rocheford came to McPherson College following a brief stint as the Special Teams Coordinator, Wide Receivers coach, and Tight Ends coach at Missouri Baptist University. While at MBU, Rocheford’s Tight Ends unit earned top rankings in receptions and receiving yards for all units in the MSFA West division during 2022. In 2023, Rocheford coached Gavin Claud to a 2nd Team All-HAAC South selection at wide receiver. Claud finished the season with 44 receptions, 704 yards, and 4 touchdowns in 9 games played. Rocheford’s special teams' units ranked in the top 25 in the NAIA in multiple categories in both 2022 and 2023.   

Playing Highlights
Before arriving at MBU, Rocheford played collegiately at Sterling College for four years where he helped the Warriors win a KCAC title in 2017. Rocheford saw action or started in nearly 40 straight games and was also a three-time All-KCAC Academic selection during his playing career. 

 

Coaching History
2024-2025 McPherson College Running Backs and Tight Ends Coach 
2022-2023 Missouri Baptist University Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends, and Wide Receivers Coach 

 
Quick Facts 
Hometown: Augusta, KS. 
College: Sterling College ‘21 & Missouri Baptist ‘24 
Family: Fiancé, Lexi and Son, Beckett.Â