OU football to hire Deland McCullough as Sooners' new RBs coach

NORMAN — Oklahoma football has found its next running backs coach.

The Sooners are expected to hire former Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough to replace DeMarco Murray, who departed for the Kansas City Chiefs last week, The Oklahoman confirmed. McCullough is one of the most respected running backs coaches at any level.

McCullough, a veteran who has coached running backs for 15 years, mentored Ashton Jeanty last season with the Raiders. ESPN was first to report the expected hiring.

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In addition to Las Vegas, McCullough previously coached the position at Indiana, USC, Notre Dame and with the Chiefs. McCullough was instrumental in former Fighting Irish star Jeremiyah Love’s development as well.

During his time with the Hoosiers, he coached under former IU coach Kevin Wilson, now an OU analyst.

McCullough’s two sons — linebacker Dasan and defensive back Daeh — previously played for the Sooners and McCullough has a strong relationship with Brent Venables.

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