Former Michigan running back and current running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley could be heading back to the NFL. According to a report from The Sporting News, Wheatley is expected to be joining the coaching staff of the Jacksonville Jaguars under new head coach and former head coach of Syracuse Doug Marrone.
Michigan RBs coach Tyrone Wheatley is joining @jaguars staff, source tells @sn_nfl. I believe he'll have same position there
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) January 15, 2017
Wheatley previously worked with Marrone at Syracuse and with the Buffalo Bills before returning to his alma mater to join the coaching staff under Jim Harbaugh. Since his return to Michigan, Wheatley has been praised as a talented recruiter, perhaps one of the best in the country. His departure for the NFL, however, is not a finalized deal at this time, although it has been reported the Jaguars have shown interest.
I'm told report on @CoachWheat6 to Jags is premature. Jags have shown interest. So too have other Power 5s. ALL options still being mulled
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) January 15, 2017
Wheatley’s son, Tyrone Wheatley Jr., currently plays tight end for the Wolverines.