Oklahoma running backs coach hot board: Names to know after DeMarco Murray's departure for the NFL

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DeMarco Murray is leaving his position as running backs coach at the University of Oklahoma to join the Kansas City Chiefs in the same role. This marks the third offseason change to Brent Venables' coaching staff, following the departures of cornerbacks coach Jay Valai to the Buffalo Bills and tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley, who was replaced by Jason Witten. Murray, who has been with Oklahoma since 2020, was drawn to the Chiefs, a franchise with three Super Bowl victories in the last eight years. His successor will take over a running back room that includes Xavier Robinson, Tory Blaylock, Colorado State transfer Lloyd Avant, and 2026 signees Jonathan Hatton and DeZephen Walker. The search for Murray's replacement comes as Oklahoma aims to improve its offensive performance under offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle, with aspirations for a return to the College Football Playoff.
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