Former Dallas Cowboys star gets NFC job reuniting with familiar face

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice interviewed for a job on Brian Schottenheimer's coaching staff in Big D, but he ultimately decided to return to the Texas Longhorns where he was serving as the team's running backs coach.

However, he has now decided to make the jump to the NFL where he will be accepting a role on Dan Campbell's staff with the Detroit Lions.

The Cowboys selected Choice in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. During his career with the Cowboys, Choice recorded 1,139 yards and eight touchdowns.

After his playing career, served as a coaching intern with the Cowboys, before serving as running backs coach at North Texas, his alma mater Georgia Tech, and ultimately Texas.

During his time at Georgia Tech, Choice coached star running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who transferred to Alabama for his final year of college eligibility. In Detroit, Choice and Gibbs will be reunited as the ball carrier continues to emerge as one of the best in the league.