Former Stanford Coach David Shaw Reportedly Candidate For NFL Job

SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 01: Head coach David Shaw of the Stanford Cardinal looks on from the sidelines against the USC Trojans during the Pac-12 Football Championship game at Levi’s Stadium on December 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. The Trojans won the game 31-28. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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A former college football coach has emerged as a candidate for the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching vacancy.

Per Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a name to keep an eye on for the job is former Stanford head coach David Shaw. He used to be an assistant head coach for the team from 1998-01.

Hearing a name to keep an eye on when @Raiders go through HC search process: Former Stanford HC (and former Raiders assistant coach) David Shaw.

— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) November 28, 2023

Shaw is known for being the head coach at Stanford from 2011-22. During his 12 years at the helm, he led Stanford to five 10+ win seasons and three appearances in the Rose Bowl.

He also led Stanford to a berth in the Fiesta Bowl and finished his tenure with a 96-54 record.

His tenure ended after Stanford only won three games last season and just six games over the last two seasons.

The Raiders will be looking for a new full-time head coach once the 2023 season ends after they fired Josh McDaniels on Halloween.