When Deland McCullough, now the running backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, went on the search for his biological father, he found him much closer than anyone could've imagined: former Raiders player Sherman Smith — Deland's lifelong mentor, friend and role model. NBC's Kathy Park reports for TODAY on their surprise connection.

October 28, 2025 Raiders Coach, Former Player Discover They're Father and Son When Deland McCullough, now the running backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders, went on the search for his biological father, he found him much closer than anyone could've imagined: former Raiders player Sherman Smith — Deland's lifelong mentor, friend and role model. NBC's Kathy Park reports for TODAY on their surprise connection. READ MORE This Great-Grandmother Is NOT a Fan of Newest Family Member's Name: 'Why?' READ MORE A 4-Year-Old Asked If He Could Sleep in a Cardboard Box. 5 Years Later, He's Still There READ MORE How Group Costumes Can Lead to Halloween Drama and What To Do About It READ MORE How This Moms-Only Dance Party Grew into a Nationwide Craze READ MORE 16 Baby Names That Have Been Banned in Italy READ MORE These Gifts Will Make Your 11-Year-Old the Talk of the Friend Group READ MORE Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy