Report: Georgia assistant coach leaving for job with Dallas Cowboys
Kirby Smart will have another coach to replace as Chidera Uzo-Diribe is set to be hired by the Dallas Cowboys. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports was the first to report the news.
Uzo-Diribe has spent the past four seasons serving as Georgia’s outside linebackers coach. He was hired to replace Dan Lanning after Lanning left to become the head coach at Oregon.
Uzo-Diribe helped develop the likes of Nolan Smith, Chaz Chambliss and Quintavius Johnson in his time at Georgia. He landed key recruits, including 5-star prospects Damon Wilson and Isaiah Gibson.
Georgia returns starters Gabe Harris and Johnson for 2026. The Bulldogs also have Chase Linton, Gibson and Darren Ikinnagbon waiting in the wings.
Georgia replaced Stacy Searels as the team’s offensive line coach. Phil Rauscher will take over for Searels.
One name to watch as a possible replacement for Uzo-Diribe would be Carver High School coach Jarvis Jones, who previously worked as an analyst at Georgia. He led Carver to a state championship this year.
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