Georgia Hires Pass-Rush Specialist Larry Knight

Knight brings over 15 years of coaching experience to the Bulldogs' outside linebacker room.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Georgia football has hired Larry Knight as its new outside linebackers coach, replacing Chidera Uzo-Diribe. Knight is an edge/pass rush specialist who comes to Georgia from West Virginia after a season at Arkansas State, where his defensive line led the Sun Belt in sacks.

Why it matters

Georgia's outside linebacker room is a key position group, with both starters returning and the addition of a high-profile transfer. Knight's expertise in pass rush and defensive line play could help the Bulldogs' defense take another step forward.

The details

Knight, an Augusta, Georgia native, has over 15 years of coaching experience after a playing career at Central Michigan. He has worked at several programs, including stints with the Atlanta Falcons and at Georgia Tech, where he helped sign a top-30 recruiting class in 2020 as defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator.

  • Knight will replace Chidera Uzo-Diribe, who departed Georgia this offseason.
  • Knight previously spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons as the defensive line coach at Temple.

The players

Larry Knight

Georgia's new outside linebackers coach, an edge/pass rush specialist with over 15 years of coaching experience.

Gabe Harris

One of Georgia's starting outside linebackers who Knight will be coaching.

Quintavius Johnson

Georgia's other starting outside linebacker who Knight will be coaching.

Amaris Williams

An outside linebacker who transferred to Georgia from Auburn and will be part of Knight's position group.

Chidera Uzo-Diribe

The former Georgia outside linebackers coach who departed the program this offseason.

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What’s next

Knight will look to quickly integrate himself with the returning starters and new transfer in Georgia's outside linebacker room as the Bulldogs prepare for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Larry Knight, an experienced pass-rush specialist, signals Georgia's continued commitment to building an elite defense. His coaching expertise could be a valuable asset in developing the Bulldogs' outside linebackers and elevating the overall pass rush.