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NFL Rumors: Former Nebraska HC Scott Frost Hired To Rams Staff Under Sean McVay

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The Los Angeles Rams are reportedly adding a familiar name to their coaching staff.

Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic and ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Sunday that head coach Sean McVay is hiring former NFL player and former Nebraska head coach Scott Frost. Thamel noted the position is officially senior football analyst, while Rodrigue said Frost "will help with a variety of roles on the staff (including special teams where they have a vacancy)."

Rodrigue also explained "this has been in the works for a few days" after Frost spent time with the Rams during training camp.

Frost is more closely associated with the college game, but he played in the NFL for five seasons from 1998 through 2003 for the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While he played quarterback collegiately at Nebraska, he was a defensive back during his playing days in the NFL.

He went into coaching following his NFL career and worked his way up to offensive coordinator for Oregon while helping lead the Ducks to the College Football Playoff national championship game during the 2014 campaign

His first head coaching job came at UCF starting with the 2016 season, and he led the Knights to a 13-0 record and Peach Bowl victory over Auburn in his second year at the helm.

As a result of the immediate turnaround with a team from the American Athletic Conference, he seemed like an obvious hire for Nebraska when it had a coaching vacancy ahead of the 2018 season. After all, it was his alma mater and he already proved he can thrive in multiple roles in the college game.

Unfortunately for Frost and the Cornhuskers, it didn't work out that way.

He went 16-31 and was fired after three games during his fifth season in 2022. It was a disappointing tenure and overshadowed some of the impressive things he did at Oregon and UCF.

But he will now have another chance to make an impact in the coaching profession with a Rams team that is coming off a playoff appearance. Los Angeles once again has high expectations with McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford leading the way, and Frost will surely look to help however possible.

The Rams start the 2024 season on the road against the Detroit Lions next Sunday.

Former FAMU Football Players Land Spots On NFL Rosters Ahead Of 2024 Season

The Florida A&M to National Football League pipeline is growing.

Former Rattlers players Terrell Jennings, Xavier Smith, Isaiah Land, and Markquese Bell are all members of NFL rosters entering the 2024 season.

Jennings, a rookie, is on the New England Patriots' practice squad. The running back played for the Rattlers from 2019-2023, culminating his college career by winning Most Valuable Player honors in the Florida Classic and Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship game last season.

Jennings also helped FAMU football win its first SWAC title and Celebration Bowl to claim its 16th Black College Football National Championship.

August 8, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Terrell Jennings (29) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Smith, a second-year wide receiver, is on the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad. Beginning his college football career as a walk-on running back, Smith became an All-American wide receiver for the Rattlers.

Land and Bell are on active rosters, making their respective 53-man cuts.

Land enters his second season playing defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts after spending 2018 to 2022 at FAMU. He was the 2021 Buck Buchanan Award Winner during his junior year with the Rattlers after leading the nation with 19 sacks.

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Bell, in his third year, is on the Dallas Cowboys, performing as a safety. Last season, he cracked the Cowboys starting lineup and notched the team's second-most 94 tackles in 17 games. The NFL Players Association named Bell the Black College Football Pro Player of the Year last season.

Bell was an All-American with the Rattlers from 2019-2021, following stints at Maryland and Coffeyville Community College.

All former Rattlers players were undrafted. The last FAMU football player drafted was former Rattlers linebacker Brandon Hepburn in 2013.

Gerald Thomas, III covers Florida A&M University Athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at gdthomas@tallahassee.Com or on the app formerly known as Twitter @3peatgee.

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UMass Football: Looking At The Teams On The Schedule

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