Staff Directory
Antonio Wilcox
- Title:
- Running Backs Coach
Antonio Wilcox leads TCU's running backs room, a role he was named to in January 2026.
Edwards most recently worked with TCU Offensive Coordinator Gordon Sammis at UConn for three seasons (2023-25).Β In Storrs, Wilcox helped develop running back Cam Edwards in a 1,000-yard performer this season, the first Husky to do so since 2019. Edwards rushed for 1,240 yards on 210 carries with 15 touchdowns, all marks that rank in the top-20 nationally. Among players with 200-plus carries, Edwardsβ 5.9 yards per carry average ranked No. 6 nationally.
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Wilcox was also named to the 247Sports 30under30 list ahead of the 2025 season.
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In 2024, Wilcox coached a three-headed monster of a backfield when Edwards, Durell Robinson, and Mel Brown all ran for at least 670 yards and 5.7 yards per carry.
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Prior to UConn, Wilcox spent two seasons at his alma mater, Furman (2021-22). As a player for the Paladins, Wilcox led the team in rushing as a sophomore, junior, and senior, finishing with 1,777 yards and 21 touchdowns. In 2017, he rushed for 814 yards and 14 touchdowns to led his squad to the FCS playoffs.
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Following his playing career, Wilcox spent three seasons (2018-20) at North Greenville University where he first worked as a graduate assistant with the running backs before a full-time promotion to coach the wide receivers in his last season.
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Wilcox earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Furman in the spring of 2018 and secured his MBA from North Greenville in 2020.
WILCOX YEAR-BY-YEAR
2018-19 - North Greenville University (Graduate Assistant/Running Backs)
2020 - North Greenville University (Wide Receivers)
2021-22 -Β Furman (Running Backs)
2023-25 - UConn (Running Backs)
2026 - TCU (Running Backs)
Edwards most recently worked with TCU Offensive Coordinator Gordon Sammis at UConn for three seasons (2023-25).Β In Storrs, Wilcox helped develop running back Cam Edwards in a 1,000-yard performer this season, the first Husky to do so since 2019. Edwards rushed for 1,240 yards on 210 carries with 15 touchdowns, all marks that rank in the top-20 nationally. Among players with 200-plus carries, Edwardsβ 5.9 yards per carry average ranked No. 6 nationally.
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Wilcox was also named to the 247Sports 30under30 list ahead of the 2025 season.
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In 2024, Wilcox coached a three-headed monster of a backfield when Edwards, Durell Robinson, and Mel Brown all ran for at least 670 yards and 5.7 yards per carry.
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Prior to UConn, Wilcox spent two seasons at his alma mater, Furman (2021-22). As a player for the Paladins, Wilcox led the team in rushing as a sophomore, junior, and senior, finishing with 1,777 yards and 21 touchdowns. In 2017, he rushed for 814 yards and 14 touchdowns to led his squad to the FCS playoffs.
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Following his playing career, Wilcox spent three seasons (2018-20) at North Greenville University where he first worked as a graduate assistant with the running backs before a full-time promotion to coach the wide receivers in his last season.
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Wilcox earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Furman in the spring of 2018 and secured his MBA from North Greenville in 2020.
WILCOX YEAR-BY-YEAR
2018-19 - North Greenville University (Graduate Assistant/Running Backs)
2020 - North Greenville University (Wide Receivers)
2021-22 -Β Furman (Running Backs)
2023-25 - UConn (Running Backs)
2026 - TCU (Running Backs)
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