Arizona hires former NFL running back DeMarco Murray as assistant

Arizona Head coach Kevin Sumlin added former NFL running back DeMarco Murray to his staff as running backs coach, the team announced Friday.

"DeMarco brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our running back room," Sumlin said. "That, with his attention to detail, passion for the game and passion for impacting others will make him a great addition. Our entire staff is excited for him to join our organization."

Sumlin recruited Murray to play at Oklahoma as an assistant in 2007. Murray went on to be a third-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft and led the league in rushing attempts, yards, and touchdowns in 2014. He was named to three Pro Bowls and was honored as a first-team All-Pro for his breakout fourth season.

Murray went on to play for the Philadelphia Eagles and Tennessee Titans. He was released by the Titans in March, one year after leading the AFC in rushing.

The 30-year-old announced his retirement in July and worked as a college football analyst with FOX this past season.