Who will replace Jay Valai? OU cornerbacks coach hot board

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats cornerbacks coach Chip Viney against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

OU is looking for a new cornerbacks coach. Jay Valai, who had been with the Sooners since 2022, is officially leaving for the Buffalo Bills. He only the second defensive coach to leave coach Brent Venables' staff under his own accord, joining Zac Alley who left for West Virginia following the 2024 season. Who will the Sooners hire? Could it be an OU alum? Here are some potential candidates for the job.