EUGENE, Ore. – Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal officially announced Marcel Yates as the program's secondary coach and pass game coordinator on Tuesday. Yates has worked with defensive backs for 18 of his 20 seasons as a college coach and has served as a defensive coordinator eight of the last nine seasons.
"Marcel is a tremendous addition to our Oregon football family, as he is a high-character individual who brings a high level of experience and expertise to our program," Cristobal said. "Marcel has a well-earned reputation as a teacher who accelerates the development of the players he coaches, and he also has a track record as a top recruiter.