Missouri did not have a full-time tight ends coach last season, but offensive coordinator Josh Henson worked with the group.
Of the six hires Odom made to fill out his staff, half are Oklahoma alums -- Heupel, Finley and defensive line coach Chris Wilson. All but Heupel are either Texas natives or coaches who have played or coached in Texas.
Pitts, who served as a defensive analyst for the Tigers, got caught up in the major turnover the Missouri coach staff has undergone in the past couple of months. Head coach Gary Pinkel stepped down after the season due to health issues and defensive coordinator Barry Odom was named as his replacement.