The Las Vegas Raiders have officially named Omar Young as the team's new running backs coach, according to a report from Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Young makes the transition to the NFL after serving as the running backs coach for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes. During his tenure at Iowa, Young was responsible for overseeing a backfield that remained a central component of the program's offensive identity in the Big Ten. His move to Las Vegas represents a significant jump to the professional ranks as he joins the coaching staff of the Raiders.
The hiring comes as the Raiders continue to finalize their coaching staff for the upcoming season. Young will be tasked with leading the running back room as the organization prepares for the 2024 campaign. His experience in player development at the collegiate level was a primary factor in the team's decision to bring him into the fold under the current leadership.
No further details regarding the specific terms of the agreement have been released by the team at this time. Young's arrival marks another key addition to the offensive side of the ball for the Las Vegas franchise as they look to bolster their coaching ranks.
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