Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will interview with the Raiders Sunday, according to the Denver Post.



Del Rio would join Seattle offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and Philadelphia offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur as candidates for the job currently held on an interim basis by Tony Sparano.

The head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003 through 2011, Del Rio joins Sparano as candidates who have experience as a head coach. The former Hayward High star was born in Castro Valley, grew up a Raiders fan and was delighted when the Raiders moved to Los Angeles the same year he began his college career at USC.

“My team followed me to college,” Del Rio said.

Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie was in San Antonio Friday for the Alamo Bowl and his son plays in a high school all-star game there Saturday. According to the Denver Post, the Raiders interview with Del Rio will take place in the Denver area.

The Broncos, champions of the AFC West at 12-4, are in their bye week and will play an as yet undetermined opponent next weekend.

Denver ranked third in total defense this season. Del Rio took over as Denver defensvie coordinator in 2012 after Dennis Allen left that position to become head coach of the Raiders.