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Deland McCullough

Deland McCullough is an American football coach and former running back, most recently the running backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. He previously played in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. McCullough played college football for the Miami RedHawks. He won Super Bowl LIV with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020.


December 1, 1972: Deland McCullough Born

On December 1, 1972, Deland Scott McCullough, originally named Jon Briggs, was born.

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November 2017: Reunion with Biological Mother

In November 2017, Deland McCullough, who was born Jon Briggs and placed for adoption, reunited with his biological mother.

2020: Super Bowl LIV Win

In 2020, Deland McCullough won his first Super Bowl as the running backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, who defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV.

February 8, 2021: Hired by Indiana Hoosiers

On February 8, 2021, Deland McCullough was hired by the Indiana Hoosiers as their running backs coach.

2021: Show Me the Father Film

In 2021, the Kendrick Brothers film, "Show Me the Father", depicted Deland McCullough finding out from his biological mother that his mentor, Sherman Smith, is his biological father.

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February 2022: Hired by Notre Dame Fighting Irish

In February 2022, Deland McCullough was hired as the new running backs coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

February 9, 2025: Hired by Las Vegas Raiders

On February 9, 2025, Deland McCullough was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders to serve as their running backs coach.