West Virginia running backs coach Chad Scott has emerged as a top candidate for the position, according to a report from 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Scott, a former first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1997, has been with the Mountaineers since 2019.

Based on multiple reports, Texas football will hire West Virginia assistant Chad Scott as its new running backs coach. Scott, 50, replaces Tashard Choice, who became the new running backs coach for the Detroit Lions earlier this month.

One of the top recruiters for Steve Sarkisian, Tashard Choice also interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys earlier this offseason.

West Virginia’s Chad Scott, Georgia Tech’s Norval McKenzie, and Nebraska’s EJ Barthel are all in the mix, according to Orangebloods.