When former Georgia standout and NFL star Hines Ward mentioned his interest in coaching, most brushed it off.

On Wednesday, Ward sat down with Rusty Mansell on Fox 5 Sports and said he would definitely consider it - if it were at the University of Georgia.

"On the college level, it was very intriguing, because I think I have a lot to offer," Ward said. "I have been where these kids want to go, being a Georgia guy. I live here in Georgia. Georgia is my passion. I think I have a lot to offer. And I always wanted to give back to my University. To give back the knowledge of the game."

The four-time Pro Bowl selection, two-time Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl XL MVP feels he would be able to earn the respect of prospect's parents, which is an integral part of recruiting.

"I can see myself walking into recruiting - moms know me from Dancing with the Stars - dads know me from the Steelers," Ward said. "I can see myself doing some recruiting."

In the end, Ward's desire is not to diversify his career portfolio. He just wants to assist his alma mater.

"But more than anything, I wanted to help Kirby," Ward said. "I wanted to help my university. The one thing that irks me is we are losing great talent. To see the quarterback at Clemson (Deshaun Watson) leave Gainesville to go there. We have all this great talent in this state, and I want to keep our great talent in-state. I just want to put my hand in the pile and I want to see Georgia have success. I want to see Georgia playing in that national championship because we can do it. We have the talent in-state."

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