A Texas native and former all-conference defensive back who brings both collegiate and NFL coaching experience, Jay Valai has joined the Longhorns staff.
AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas native and former all-conference defensive back who brings both collegiate and NFL coaching experience, Jay Valai (vuh-LYE) has been named cornerbacks coach at Texas, head coach Tom Herman announced Monday. He replaces Jason Washington in that role on the Longhorn staff.
"Jay is an outstanding young coach who I believe checks all the boxes when it comes to his ability to coach on the field as well as relate to, connect with and develop players," Herman said.