Chargers go local with latest coaching hire under Harbaugh

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Adam Holt | Last updated Feb 22, 2024 5:02 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers are finalizing their staff under Jim Harbaugh. They've got their running backs coach now, and he won't have to relocate very far from his previous job, either.

According to Adam Schefter, Los Angeles is finalizing a deal to hire USC Trojans RB coach Kiel McDonald as its new running backs coach.

Chargers are finalizing a deal to hire USC RB coach Kiel McDonald as their running back coach. McDonald had chances to become a college offensive coordinator but opted to become Jim Harbaugh’s RB coach. At Utah and USC, McDonald worked with backs such as Zack Moss and Marshawn…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 22, 2024

The 39-year-old won't even have to swap states for his new position. As a younger coach, expect him to rise the ranks in the NFL quickly if the Chargers running backs see success.

McDonald was with the University of Utah as running backs coach from 2017-2021. He was Eastern Washington’s RBs coach and co-special teams coordinator from 2012-2016. He consistently impressed at the college ranks.

Now, McDonald gets a shot to work under Jim Harbaugh and OC Greg Roman.

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