George McDonald (American football)

George McDonald
Current position
TitleWide receivers coach
TeamOle Miss
ConferenceSEC
Biographical details
Born (1976-05-10) May 10, 1976 (age 48)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Alma materIllinois
Playing career
1994–1998Illinois
Position(s)Wide receiver
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2000Ball State (GA)
2001–2003Northern Illinois (WR)
2004Stanford (TE)
2005–2006Western Michigan (OC/WR)
2007–2008Minnesota (WR)
2009–2010Cleveland Browns (WR)
2011-2012Miami (FL) (WR/PGC)
2013Syracuse (AHC/OC)
2014Syracuse (AHC/OC/WR)
2015–2018NC State (WR)
2019–2020NC State (co-OC/WR)
2021–2023Illinois (AHC/WR)
2024–presentOle Miss (WR/PGC)

George McDonald (born May 10, 1976) (also known as George McDonald-Ashford) is an American football coach. He is currently the wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator for Ole Miss.[1]

McDonald previously served as an assistant coach at Syracuse, Arkansas, Miami, Minnesota, Western Michigan, Stanford, Northern Illinois, Ball State, and with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL).

McDonald is well-regarded for his ability to recruit South Florida and his native California.[2][3][4][5]

  1. ^ Gillespie, John Macon (February 1, 2024). "Rebels Officially Announce Hire of McDonald, Cox to Football Coaching Staff". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Cohen, Michael (August 17, 2013). "Building bonds: George McDonald's climb from master recruiter to Syracuse offensive coordinator". Syracuse. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  3. ^ "Shafer Appoints McDonald to Lead Offense". Syracuse University Athletics. January 17, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  4. ^ Wilson, Logan (December 19, 2012). "Arkansas hires McDonald to coach receivers". Whole Hog Sports. Hawgs Illustrated. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
  5. ^ Smith, Jared E. (January 15, 2013). "George McDonald: A Recruiter's Recruiter". Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician. Retrieved December 30, 2021.

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