Edward Nathan George Jr. is an American football coach and former professional running back who is currently the head coach at Bowling Green State University. He previously served as the head coach of the Tennessee State University from 2021 to 2024. George played college football for the Ohio State University from 1992 to 1995. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons from 1996 to 2004, primarily for the Tennessee Titans franchise.
George was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Abington Senior High School until the 10th grade and then transferred to Fork Union Military Academy. George enrolled at Ohio State University and played running back for the Buckeyes, starting for two seasons. As a senior in 1995, he led Ohio State to the Florida Citrus Bowl and won the Heisman Trophy. George was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011 as a player, and the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.
The Houston Oilers selected George in the first round (14th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft.