Louisville legend and former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch is joining the Cardinals staff as wide receivers coach, 247Sports' Matt Zenitz confirmed. Branch has been with the program in an off-field capacity for the past three seasons and will take over the role from Garrick McGee.

“Louisville is expected to hire Deion Branch as wide receivers coach, a source tells @CBSSports/@247Sports,” Matt Zenitz said in a post. “The ex-Louisville and NFL star receiver had been on the staff as director of player development and alumni relations. Now set to move into a coaching role. (@jdemling 1st).”

Louisville football is trying to establish itself as one of the best teams in the ACC. Jeff Brohm, in his two seasons with the Cardinals, has done a remarkable job, going 19-8 with an ACC title appearance and a top-15 finish in his first season.

Although no official announcement has been made, multiple sources have confirmed that former Louisville star Deion Branch has been hired by head coach Jeff Brohm as