In 2026, Bob Whitfield joined the Howard University football team as offensive line coach.
Whitfield brings decades of elite football experience to the program and known for his technical expertise and mentorship.
Before joining Howard, he spent two season (2023-24) at Morehouse College in the same capacity.
Selected eighth overall in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, Whitfield went on to enjoy a 15-year NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons (1992–2003), Jacksonville Jaguars (2004) and New York Giants (2005–06). He earned Pro Bowl honors (1998) and started 167 games across his NFL tenure, including a Super Bowl XXXIII appearance with the Falcons.
A standout at Stanford University, Whitfield is regarded as one of the greatest offensive tackles in school history. He was a two-time First Team All-America selection (1990 &1991) and earned First Team All-Pac-10 honors. Remarkably, he played every down as a freshman (1989) and started 34 games in his three-year Stanford career.
In addition to coaching, Whitfield is the founder of PatchWerk Recordings in Atlanta, a renowned studio that engineered the sound on hundreds of gold and platinum records. His career from pro athlete to entrepreneur and a collegiate coach reflects a deep commitment to excellence, mentorship and community development.
