A young, promising assistant coach has joined the list of head coaching candidates for the Oakland Raiders.

ESPN’s Josina Anderson reported early Wednesday morning that the Raiders have requested permission to interview Indianapolis offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton. He is considered one of the bright young coordinators in the NFL and he is expected to be a strong candidate to be an NFL head coach in the near future.

Hamilton has been lauded for his work with Colts quarterback Andrew Luck. Hamilton coached Luck at Stanford as well. The Raiders, of course, feature a young quarterback in Derek Carr, who just finished his rookie season. The prospect of Hamilton leading Carr is likely intriguing to both the Raiders and to Hamilton.

Hamilton joins a growing list of coaches the Raiders are reportedly interviewing. The others are Philadelphia offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, San Francisco tight ends coach Eric Mangini, Oakland interim coach Tony Sparano and Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles. Hamilton and Bowles are the only two in the group that do not possess previous NFL head coaching experience, which is a desire of the Raiders.

Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, a former NFL head coach, is also expected to be high on the Raiders’ list.

Hamilton is like the other names on this list. The Raiders showing interest in him is likely a sign that owner Mark Davis is leaning toward keeping general manager Reggie McKenzie.