Former John Carroll wide receiver Josh McDaniels has been hired as head coach of the NFL's Denver Broncos, it was announced Monday.

McDaniels, who was offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots, is 32 years old and worked his way up the Patriots chain of command after starting in the team's scouting department. He became the youngest coordinator in the NFL when he was promoted to offensive coordinator in January 2006.

McDaniels is one of three Division III alumni currently holding head coaching jobs in the NFL, joining a pair of Wesleyan grads: Eric Mangini (Browns) and Bill Belichick (Patriots). A fourth, Jim Schwartz, got a second interview with the Detroit Lions for their head coaching position. The Georgetown graduate is the defensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans.