Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly attracting consideration from NFL groups.
That is in accordance ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who indicated on “Sunday NFL Countdown” that groups expect to contact Sarkisian following a powerful season at Texas.
Sarkisian, 50, led the No. 3-seeded Longhorns to a win over Arizona State within the Peach Bowl, they usually’ll play Ohio State subsequent within the Faculty Soccer Playoff semifinals on Jan. 10.
Sarkisian’s background consists of intensive expertise in each faculty and the NFL, making him a compelling candidate for head teaching roles on the subsequent stage.
Earlier than his tenure at Texas, Sarkisian served because the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons from 2017-18, earlier than a profitable stint at Alabama as offensive coordinator underneath Nick Saban.
He additionally held a place with the Oakland Raiders as a quarterbacks coach in 2004.
Whereas the hypothesis surrounding his future has grown, Sarkisian has remained targeted on his obligations at Texas.
When requested about potential NFL curiosity, he responded by emphasizing his present dedication.
“I’m not entertaining that idea right now,” Sarkisian said, highlighting his want to guide the Longhorns deeper into the postseason.
Nonetheless, as NFL teaching vacancies inevitably come up, it wouldn’t be shocking to see his title proceed to flow into in discussions about potential candidates.
Sarkisian was the pinnacle coach at College of Washington from 2009-13 and at USC from 2014-15. He was fired by USC throughout the 2015 after reported alcohol-related incidents.
