BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Brock Bowers Returning as Graduate Assistant Coach — “I’m Not Done in Athens!”
ATHENS, GA — In a stunning and emotional twist that has electrified the Georgia Bulldogs fanbase, former All-American tight end Brock Bowers is returning to Athens — but not as a player. Bowers, who declared for the NFL Draft and was selected in the first round earlier this year, has announced he will rejoin the Bulldogs as a graduate assistant coach for the 2025 season.
“This place gave me everything,” Bowers said in an exclusive statement. “And I’m not done giving back. Georgia is home.”
Bowers, widely considered one of the greatest tight ends in Georgia football history, helped lead the Bulldogs to back-to-back national titles and became a fan favorite for his toughness, clutch performances, and humble leadership. Though his NFL future is just beginning, he’s taking a brief offseason window to return to Athens and help shape the next generation of Bulldog greats.
Sources close to the program say head coach Kirby Smart personally invited Bowers to join the staff in a developmental role. “We’re building champions on and off the field,” Smart said. “Brock represents everything this program stands for. Having him back is a blessing.”
As a grad assistant, Bowers will work closely with tight ends and offensive personnel, providing insight from both a player’s and a professional’s perspective. His presence is already making waves in practice, where younger players are reportedly soaking up every word.
Sophomore tight end Jaden Thomas said, “It’s surreal having Brock here in the meeting room. He’s a legend — and now he’s our coach.”
Fans reacted with overwhelming excitement on social media. Within minutes of the news breaking, “*Coach Bowers*” began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with thousands of Dawg fans celebrating the move as a sign of the program’s unmatched culture.
As Georgia reloads for another championship run in 2025, the return of Bowers — this time in a coaching capacity — adds yet another layer to the dynasty that’s unfolding in Athens.
“This isn’t goodbye,” Bowers said. “It’s just the next chapter — and I’m proud it’s still written in red and black.”
