Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly attracting attention from NFL teams.
That's according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, who suggested on “Sunday NFL Countdown” that he expects teams to reach out to Sarkisian after a strong season in Texas.
Sarkisian, 50, led the third-seeded Longhorns to a victory over Arizona State in the Peach Bowl and will next face Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Jan. 10.
Sarkisian's resume includes extensive experience in both college and the NFL, making him a strong candidate for a head coaching role at the next level.
Prior to his time at Texas, Sarkisian served as the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons from 2017 to 2018 and then enjoyed success as offensive coordinator under Nick Saban at Alabama.
He also served as quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders in 2004.
Although speculation surrounding his future has increased, Sarkisian remains focused on his responsibilities at Texas.
When asked about possible interest in the NFL, he emphasized his current commitments.
“I'm not interested in that idea right now.” Sarkisian saidemphasized his desire to lead the Longhorns deeper into the postseason.
However, NFL coaching vacancies inevitably occur, so it wouldn't be surprising to see his name continue to circulate in discussions about potential candidates.
Sarkisian was the head coach at the University of Washington from 2009 to 2013 and USC from 2014 to 2015. He was fired by the University of Southern California in 2015 after a reported alcohol-related incident.
