Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer understands where fans may feel there's a shortcoming on his 2025 Crimson Tide depth chart.

Jason Jones is now on staff for the Tide, helping coach defensive backs alongside Maurice Linguist, who largely focused on UA’s cornerbacks last season. He’s one of two additions to the staff, along with Chuck Morrell, who got a promotion to inside linebackers coach.

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer kept many of the recruits Nick Saban brought to Tuscaloosa during the initial NIL years from 2021 to 2023. Class of 2020 DL Tim Smith got a fifth season due to COVID-19 affecting his freshman year,