**Omar Young Named Iowa’s New Running Backs Coach**
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa football program has appointed Omar Young as its new running backs coach, as announced Monday by Moon Family Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz.
Young, 41, brings coaching experience from both the NFL and college levels, stepping in for Ladell Betts, who recently joined the New York Giants as their running backs coach.
“I’m excited to welcome Omar to our staff,” Ferentz said. “He has a proven ability to build strong relationships with players and help them succeed both on and off the field. His experience at both the collegiate and professional levels will be invaluable to our team.”
Originally from Oakland, California, Young has an extensive coaching background, having worked as an offensive assistant with several NFL teams, including the New England Patriots (2024-25), Chicago Bears (2022-24), Green Bay Packers (2017-19), and Cleveland Browns (2015-16).
He has also coached at various levels of college football, from junior college to FBS programs. Most recently, he was one of the running back coaches at the 2025 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
“I’m thankful to Coach Ferentz and the Iowa staff for this opportunity,” Young said. “The Hawkeye program is highly respected nationwide, and I look forward to contributing to its longstanding tradition of excellence.”
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