Bruton enters his fifth year with the Hiram College football program in 2026, as he continues his second stint with the Terriers. He returned to Hiram after spending time at Morehead State University, where he competed as a student-athlete for the Eagles football program.
A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Bruton began his collegiate playing career at Livingstone College before transferring to Morehead State University. He was a two-time Academic All-Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association selection and later earned Academic All-Pioneer Football League honors during his time at Morehead State, reflecting his commitment to excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Since returning to Hiram, Bruton has developed a reputation as one of the top young quarterback coaches and offensive minds in Division III football. Working closely with quarterback Sean Tejeda, he has helped engineer one of the most explosive passing attacks in program history and a top-10 ranked passing offense in NCAA Division III. Under his leadership, the quarterback room has developed into one of the most productive units in the conference, consistently maximizing efficiency, explosiveness, and production.
Sean Tejeda’s career under Bruton’s guidance includes:
- 3rd in program history in pass attempts
- 3rd in completions
- 2nd in completion percentage
- 1st in passing yards per game
- 2nd in passing yards
- 2nd in passing touchdowns
During the 2025 season alone, Tejeda set single-season school records for passing yards, passing yards per game, and passing touchdowns, while also earning All-Presidents' Athletic Conference honors. Nationally, he ranked inside the top 20 in NCAA Division III in passing yards and passing touchdowns, and inside the top-10 in completions per game and passing yards per game.
As a unit, Bruton coordinated an offense that set program records for passing yards, passing touchdowns, and passer efficiency rating, establishing a new standard for offensive production at Hiram College. His ability to develop quarterbacks, design efficient passing systems, and elevate overall offensive performance has positioned him as a rising quarterback coach and future offensive coordinator at the collegiate level.
He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership, further strengthening his long-term development as a future coordinator and program leader.
Bruton is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc..
He earned his bachelor’s degree in sports management from Morehead State University in 2020 and a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Hiram College in 2022.
Bruton and his wife, Jessica (Duncan) Bruton, are the proud parents of two children, Dallas Jr. (Deuce) and Palarris.
