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Former Georgia Bulldogs WR Hines Ward accepts CFB coaching role

Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Hines Ward is returning to the college football ranks as a coach for the FAU Owls.

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Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Hines Ward is returning to the college football ranks as a coach. Ward will be an analyst for the Florida Atlantic Owls.

FAU did not have any full assistant roles, but Ward is expected to work with FAU Owls wide receiver coach Joey Thomas, who is a former NFL and CFL player.

Hines Ward is a Pittsburgh Steelers legend that is close to making the NFL Hall of Fame. Ward played for the Steelers from 1998 to 2011.

Before the Steelers picked Ward in the third round of the NFL draft, Ward played under David Kelly at Georgia, who is Florida Atlantic’s coordinator of player personnel. Ward’s connection and impressive experience helped him secure his new role.

Hines Ward previously has coached with the New York Jets from 2019-2020. Ward will look to continue his coaching career with FAU and will continue to impact young men.

Offensive coach Hines Ward, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14), and running back Frank Gore (21) walk off the field after losing to the Denver Broncos, 37-28, at MetLife Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, in East Rutherford.

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Former UGA WR earns NFL opportunity after pro day

Former Georgia Bulldogs standout wide receiver Tyler Simmons has earned another NFL opportunity following Georgia’s pro day.

Former Georgia Bulldogs standout wide receiver Tyler Simmons has earned another NFL opportunity following Georgia’s pro day. Simmons will have a chance to compete for an NFL roster spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers this NFL season.

Simmons, who had a brief stint last year on the Houston Texans’ practice squad, benefited from Georgia’s pro day. Kirby Smart invited a few former Georgia Bulldogs to compete in the event and boost their exposure in front of NFL scouts.

The list of those attending UGA’s pro day included Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. Following Georgia’s pro day, Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert offered Simmons a chance to compete for a roster spot in 2021.

Simmons is effective as a wide receiver, special teams player, and can carry the ball occasionally. Simmons’ versatile skills and athletic profile helped him turn some heads at Georgia’s pro day and ultimately get another opportunity in the NFL.

Smart did the right thing to invite Simmons and David Marshall to Georgia’s pro day. While Simmons may not make the Steelers’ opening day roster, he could turn his time in Pittsburgh into another offer elsewhere.

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