UH hires Darrell Wyatt as receivers coach

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Darrell Wyatt has been hired as wide receiver coach at the University of Houston, the school announced Thursday.

Wyatt replaces Drew Mehringer, who left at the end of the season to become offensive coordinator at Rutgers.

A 26-year coaching veteran, Wyatt spent last season as an offensive analyst at Oklahoma State. Prior to that he was on the staff at Texas for three years, working alongside current UH offensive coordinator Major Applewhite.

Wyatt also has coaching stops at Southern Miss, Kansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Baylor, Sam Houston State, Wyoming, Trinity Valley Community College and the NFL's Minnesota Vikings.

"Darrell has an extensive track record of developing and molding receivers into explosive offensive threats and will be a great addition to our championship-level staff," UH coach Tom Herman said in a statement. "He has strong recruiting ties to the state of Texas and his familiarity with Major Applewhite will make for a seamless transition in our offensive staff room."