Nick Saban left Alabama after a long haul that saw Alabama winning 6 national titles and SEC championships almost every other year. Surely, now, when he was leaving, Alabama needed someone who could match his caliber in the long term and who could take forward the Saban legacy. Numerous coaches were pondered, but the Bama needle ultimately stopped at Kalen DeBoer, who was just coming with some incredible seasons for Washington and who had everything that the Tides needed in their head coach.
This was a head coach who led Washington to the natty final just in his second season after an undefeated season. His offensive schemes matched Saban’s, and he still had a lot in his tank to offer. This was undoubtedly the coach Bama needed. In came the 2024 season, and DeBoer had massive shoes to fill. He ultimately finished his first season at 9-4 and couldn’t quite match the standards in his first year. However, the work looks to be in progress, and Alabama, under DeBoer, is determined to rectify its errors.
Alabama has roped in a 3rd ranked class nationally for their 2025 season. They currently have 3 five star commits in Keelon Russel (QB), Michael Carroll (IOL), and Dijon Lee (CB). Their 4-star prospects are also quite capable, as they have 5th-ranked safety Ivan Taylor and 8th-ranked edge rusher Justin Hill. Furthermore, their 2nd-ranked running back, Akylin Dear, and 15th-ranked Derek Meadows will be the offensive wildcards in the 2025 season.
Surely, Bama now looks ready and well-prepared for the ultimate challenge. And you know what? Kalen DeBoer also has a special person in his life to support him through all that. To give him the added push off the field so that he could seek success for Alabama. His wife shared a recent incident when Kalen DeBoer got the ultimate call to be the head coach of Alabama and how his wife supported him through that.
DeBoer’s wife Nicole recounted the incident when DeBoer got the message about the Alabama job and how they did everything from packing to purchasing Bama colors in just 3 hours. “I was in a mall, and I got the text, and I was like, okay? And he’s like, we’re leaving in about three hours. I swing in a Nordstrom, and we don’t have anything red. So I was like, I’m gonna try to get him like a couple of red ties or something. Just so we were prepared. I go to the register and I have not said anything, that guy looks at me and He’s like, these are not purple. And I’m like, they are not. And he said these are red. I said, well, it’s crimson actually, but yeah. And he said Thank you for everything you guys did and best of luck“.
Well, it would have certainly hurt the guy at the register when he got the news that DeBoer is ultimately moving to Alabama. After all, DeBoer had shown one of the best seasons for the Huskies, wearing purple and gold. But, now the chapter had ended and he could have only thanked Nicole for everything she had done off the field. But also for cheering for the Huskies and supporting DeBoer throughout his Washington days. Crimson would be the color now with new beginnings at Alabama and new possibilities.
What’s next for Kalen DeBoer?
Kalen DeBoer surely is looking to improve in the 2025 season. The offensive line issues that DeBoer seemed to be developing are now fixed with players like Kadyn Proctor, true freshman Jackson Lloyd, and Mal Waldrep Jr. Other than that, Arkel Anugwom is another transfer who will provide that added depth. Kam Deberry is another player who has got in from the Aggies and looks to be the starter at the left guard position. However, there’s still something unclear at Alabama for Kalen DeBoer.
That is the QB1 spot, which is currently claimed by three main prospects. Those are Ty Simpson, Austin Mack, and the 5-star freshman QB Keelon Russell. All of these players have been putting in performances in the spring practices to prove their worth in the QB1 spot. Still, Ty Simpson is the one who is heavily favored by analysts to take the mantle. However, Kalen DeBoer has taken in his old Washington pal Ryan Grubb as his OC and QB coach. According to Grubb, Russell is also performing well in his position. This essentially opens a whole new Pandora’s box for DeBoer to wade through in terms of his QB choice.
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