Heisman trophy winner and 2012 NFL Rookie of the Year Robert Griffin III has agreed to a deal to be the coach of RGIII Takeover, a rebranded team in Overtime’s 7×7 football league (OT7), a content-focused startup that spotlights standout high school players. It’s the first time Griffin, now 35, has stepped into this kind of coaching role, with the opportunity to groom some of the nation’s blue-chip recruits.
The former Pro Bowl quarterback retired from the NFL in 2021 after eight seasons, and he worked as an ESPN analyst for three years before being released in August 2024. This role with OT7 could open up coaching as a potential next career avenue; Griffin says he recently turned down an offer to be the Sacramento State head coach, which ultimately went to former UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion. He was grateful to receive his first college head coach offer but says it wasn’t the right fit.
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Griffin’s OT7 position allows him to coach future college stars without taking on the demanding schedule of a full-time college coach, which is something the father of four takes seriously when considering full-time roles. His experience coaching his two daughters in a 7U flag football team—which won the league championship this past fall—ignited a passion to help youth players grow and develop.
“I know as a college coach, it’s not the same as coaching seven-year-olds,” Griffin said in a phone interview. “But I think if you can have the patience to coach [them] then you can coach a five-star recruit … It’s a unique opportunity to have a big impact as a coach but I’m not actively seeking that out. These [coaching] opportunities found me and maybe that’s a sign from God.”
OT7 is launching its fourth season on March 15 in Dallas, and Griffin, who lives in the Houston area,…
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Publish date : 2025-02-24 16:00:00
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