According to multiple reports, South Alabama head coach Kane Wommack has been selected as the new defensive coordinator for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Wommack, 36, recently resigned from his position at South Alabama, prompting speculation about his next move.

Joel Erdmann, the athletic director at South Alabama, expressed gratitude for Wommack's contributions to the program, university, and city. Under Wommack's leadership, South Alabama emerged as a competitive Sun Belt program, achieving milestones previously unattained.

During the 2023 season, South Alabama boasted an impressive 10-3 record and made an appearance in the New Orleans Bowl. It was in that game that the Jaguars secured their first-ever bowl win in program history, routing Eastern Michigan with a dominant 59-10 victory. Furthermore, the team's defense was noteworthy, allowing just 21 points per game and limiting opposing quarterbacks to less than 60% completion rate and under 200 passing yards per game.

Wommack's connection to Alabama's new head coach, Kalen DeBoer, is worth noting. The two had previously worked together at Indiana, where Wommack served as the team's defensive coordinator in 2019 when DeBoer held the position of offensive coordinator. Wommack's contributions helped Indiana achieve an eight-win season for the first time since 1993.

With Wommack's reported appointment, DeBoer has successfully assembled his coaching staff in less than a week since assuming the head coaching position. It has been widely reported that Ryan Grubb, the former offensive coordinator at Washington, will join DeBoer in Tuscaloosa as the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator. Grubb has been DeBoer's trusted offensive coordinator for the past four seasons at both Washington and Fresno State.

The addition of Wommack and Grubb to the Alabama coaching staff signals DeBoer's commitment to assembling a strong and experienced team. Fans eagerly await the upcoming season to witness the strategic prowess of these talented coordinators working in tandem with DeBoer's leadership.

As the Alabama Crimson Tide prepares for the future, the arrival of Wommack and Grubb brings excitement and anticipation to the program. With their proven track records, there is no doubt that they will play crucial roles in shaping Alabama's defensive and offensive success in the seasons to come.