Former UGA football LB Alec Ogletree joining staff at Hebron Christian0

 

Alec Ogletree is bringing NFL wisdom and physicality to Hebron Christian’s linebackers.

 

Former Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree, whose coaching career began in youth football, has joined the staff at Hebron Christian. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC 2012)

Former Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree, whose coaching career began in youth football, has joined the staff at Hebron Christian. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC 2012)

 

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Alec Ogletree wasn’t like many NFL players-turned-coaches when he retired three years ago.

 

The former UGA linebacker and 2013 first-round draft pick didn’t want to start coaching immediately. Ogletree was content to enjoy time with his family after a nine-year career in the NFL.

 

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Got that DAWG in him‼️

 

We are excited to welcome former UGA standout and NFL veteran Alec Ogletree as our linebackers coach.

 

Welcome, Coach Ogletree‼️ pic.twitter.com/f2GQMtFe4o

 

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Alexander “Zander” Ogletree (left), shown with his brother Alec Ogletree during their high school playing days, has been coaching high school football since 2015. (Jason Getz/AJC 2009)

Alexander “Zander” Ogletree (left), shown with his brother Alec Ogletree during their high school playing days, has been coaching high school football since 2015. (Jason Getz/AJC 2009)

 

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Alexander (left) and Alec Ogletree both signed with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2010 after playing at Newnan. Alec’s competitiveness might best reflect itself in his relationship with his brother. (Jason Getz/AJC File)

Alexander (left) and Alec Ogletree both signed with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2010 after playing at Newnan. Alec’s competitiveness might best reflect itself in his relationship with his brother. (Jason Getz/AJC File)

 

Jack Leo

Jack Leo is a sports writer and reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jack worked for the AJC throughout his four years studying journalism and sports media at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia. He’s now focused on telling stories in the grassroots: bringing comprehensive coverage of high school sports for AJC Varsity.

 

Jack Leo is a sports writer and reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jack worked for the AJC throughout his four years studying journalism and sports media at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia. He’s now focused on telling stories in the grassroots: bringing comprehensive coverage of high school sports for AJC Varsity.