Former Texas OL Octavious Bishop joins coaching staff in off-field role

Octavious Bishop is heading back to his Alma Mater Texas.

The Longhorns announced that Bishop will join Charlie Strong's staff as Director of Student Leadership/Personal Development. Bishop will supply strategy and implementation of programs to support the development of the student-athlete according to the school.

The Houston native was a three-year starter at left tackle with Texas and helped lead Ricky Williams to his record breaking season in 1998 en route to the Heisman Trophy.

Bishop spent some time in NFL camps with Oakland and Atlanta before playing in NFL Europe. He then returned to school in 2001 to finish his degree in social work.

"I have a unique perspective, as a former player and student, that many of them will share. The relationships I've established outside of football have played a profound role in my professional and personal development," Bishop told Texassports.com.

The Longhorns open up their season at home against Notre Dame on Sept. 4th.