Another Georgia Bulldog is making his way back to Athens - and this one’s got deep roots in red and black.
Robert Edwards, a name that still resonates with Dawgs fans from the ‘90s, is joining Georgia’s support staff. He steps into the role vacated by David Hill, who recently took an on-field coaching job at Colorado State.
For those who remember Edwards’ playing days, this move feels like a full-circle moment. He suited up for Georgia from 1993 to 1997, originally lining up at cornerback before switching to running back - a transition that proved to be a game-changer.
By his senior year, Edwards was a force in the SEC, racking up 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns on 165 carries, good enough for second-team All-SEC honors. Over the course of his college career, he totaled 2,334 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns on 394 carries - numbers that still hold weight in the program’s storied history.
His college success launched him into the NFL as a first-round pick by the New England Patriots. Edwards wasted no time making an impact, rushing for 1,115 yards as a rookie in 1998 and earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. But his promising career took a devastating turn when he suffered a catastrophic knee injury during a rookie flag football game - an injury so severe it nearly cost him his leg.
Still, Edwards wasn’t done. He battled back and returned to the NFL in 2002 with the Miami Dolphins.
Then came a productive stint in the CFL, where he played for the Montreal Alouettes and earned Eastern Division All-Star honors in 2005 and 2006. He wrapped up his playing career with the Toronto Argonauts in 2007.
After hanging up his cleats, Edwards turned to coaching - and he’s been grinding ever since. He got his start in 2009 as the head coach at Arlington Christian School in Fairburn.
From there, he built a solid résumé with stops at Greene County, Riverwood, and Washington County - his alma mater. In total, he’s compiled a 96-79 record as a head coach, led his teams to the playoffs 13 times, and posted an impressive 11-win season with Riverwood in 2019.
This isn’t just a homecoming for Robert Edwards - it’s a return to the program that helped shape his football journey. And if the name Edwards rings a second bell for Georgia fans, that’s because his younger brother, Terrence Edwards, left his own mark between 1999 and 2002. Terrence remains Georgia’s only 1,000-yard receiver and still holds school records for career receiving yards, receptions, touchdown catches, and single-season receptions by a senior.
Bringing Robert Edwards back into the fold adds another familiar face to a program that’s long embraced its legacy. And with his experience both on the field and on the sidelines, he’s poised to be a valuable asset behind the scenes for the Bulldogs.