Georgia Looks to Hire West Virginia's Larry Knight as Next Outside Linebackers Coach

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The Georgia Bulldogs appear to have their lead candidate for their outside linebackers coaching vacancy. According to reports, the Bulldogs are looking to hire West Virginia's Larry Knight, who specializes in pass rush capabilities and recently served as the defensive ends coach for Arkansas State.

Why it matters

The Bulldogs need to fill their outside linebackers coaching position after Chidera Uzo-Diribe was hired by the Dallas Cowboys during the offseason. Knight's expertise in pass rush could be valuable as the Bulldogs look to reload their defense ahead of the 2026 college football season.

The details

The Georgia Bulldogs are amidst a search for their next outside linebackers coach, as their previous coach, Chidera Uzo-Diribe was recently hired by the Dallas Cowboys during the off-season. With the 2026 college football season fast approaching, the Dawgs appear to have narrowed their list of candidates. According to initial reports, the Bulldogs appear to have set their sight on West Virginia's Larry Knight. Knight specializes in past rush capabilities, and recently served as the defensive ends coach for Arkansas State.

• The Bulldogs' previous outside linebackers coach, Chidera Uzo-Diribe, was recently hired by the Dallas Cowboys during the offseason.

What’s next

While a deal between the two parties has yet to be made official, the Bulldogs' strong push for Knight could indicate that they're coaching is nearing it and.