Miami’s successful CFP run this past season was on the back of superstar talents who are ready to make their name in the pros. Some on the defensive side are being projected as first-round picks. However, it’s not just the players who are getting attention from the NFL.

As per reports, a few of Mario Cristobal’s assistants at Miami are being interviewed for NFL jobs. It is unknown which staff members are being pursued at the moment.

With names not out yet and a lot of NFL teams in need of offensive and defensive coordinators, we can presume that it could be either Miami OC Shannon Dawson or DC Corey Hetherman. Both were part of a solid production this season with Miami.

Shannon Dawson, in his third season with the Hurricanes, helped the Hurricanes average 31.6 points per game and 409.2 yards per game. Miami’s offense recorded 6,138 total yards on 1,028 plays. It had a pretty balanced run, where Miami averaged 254.6 passing yards per game while posting 154.6 rushing yards. His offense was built more on a quarterback-friendly setting, with a solid offensive line suitable for both passing and running games.

On the other hand, Hetherman built a solid Miami defensive unit this past season. Under Corey Hetherman, the Hurricanes ranked as the No. 4 defensive team in the country. They allowed only 292 yards per game, and the rushing defense stood out, allowing just 86.5 yards per game and ranking 6th nationally. The defense led the country in pressuring the quarterback, with team sacks averaging 3.13 per game, ranking 4th in FBS.

If not him, Alex Mirabal, who’s known as one of the top O-line developers in the country, could be the candidate suited for the NFL. He played a big role in developing stalwarts Mauigoa and Alex Cooper, who helped shape the offensive line over the last three seasons for Miami.

There are still a lot of standouts on the Hurricanes’ coaching staff who were part of the historical CFP run. However, who’s been linked to the NFL jump remains a mystery. It is important to note that even the head coach, Mario Cristobal, was linked earlier.

Mario Cristobal was linked to the Steelers

Just a week ago, Mario Cristobal was also linked to the Pittsburgh Steelers after Miami finished as the national runner-up. Renowned NFL analyst Brian Baldinger revealed on January 23 that the Canes’ head coach is among the names the Steelers are interested in to replace Mike Tomlin.

“I hear the Steelers are very interested in Mario Cristobal, coach of the University of Miami,” Baldinger said on The Best Football Show. “I think Mario Cristobal, actually, would really translate to the NFL. … There’s talent everywhere on that team. But the way that Mario coached that team reminded me of what old-school coaches used to do.”

That link didn’t go anywhere, as the Steelers ended up hiring former Green Bay and Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy.