MOBILE, Ala. — Kalen DeBoer knows Alabama football has to be better. Standing outside of Hancock Whitney Stadium for the 2025 Senior Bowl, the Alabama football coach harkened back to his expectation for the Crimson Tide when he first took the job: to perform at a championship level.

Kalen DeBoer's first season at the helm of the Alabama football program was one of incredibly high highs and extremely low lows. From a top-five victory against Georgia and a No. 1 overall ranking to unranked losses to Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, and Michigan, the Crimson Tide faithful went through it in 2024.

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.