Former Dallas Cowboys star gets NFC job reuniting with familiar face

After interviewing for a job on the Dallas Cowboys coaching staff, former running back Tashard Choice has decided to accept another NFC job.

Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice during warm-ups against the Cincinnati Bengals. / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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.

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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.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Jahmyr Gibbs runs the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish safety Houston Griffith. / Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Choice is one of the rising stars in the coaching world and also helped Bijan Robinson reach his full potential with the Longhorns.

Gibbs and Robinson have carried their success into the NFL and now we'll see if Choice's coaching will transfer as well.

Last season, Gibbs rushed for 1,412 yards and tied for a league-high 16 rushing touchdowns. He added 52 catches for 517 yards and four scores.

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