McCullough decided to take advantage of new laws in Ohio and Pennsylvania in the 2010s that allowed for the unsealing of adoption records. That led him to Briggs, who told him his father was Smith.

When @raiders ’ running back coach Deland McCullough found his birth mother Carol Briggs the conversation flowed as if he’d grown up under her roof, but one question remained.

Photo by: Raiders Deland McCullough tells another layer to his incredible life story By: Alex Eschelman , Jarah Wright Posted 12:32 PM, Jun 15, 2025 and last updated 5:15 PM, Jun 15, 2025 ...

Former Campbell Memorial football great and current Las Vegas Raiders running backs coach Deland McCullough was back in town to share his inspiring story with the next generation and community.

When @raiders ’ running back coach Deland McCullough found his birth mother Carol Briggs the conversation flowed as if he’d grown up under her roof, but one question remained.