Happy Wednesday, everyone! The college football season may be in the rearview mirror, but that doesn’t mean the conversation is slowing down—far from it. With the Senior Bowl practices officially underway, all eyes are on the NFL hopefuls looking to impress scouts ahead of the Combine. Among the notable figures in attendance was Alabama’s new head coach, Kalen DeBoer, keeping a close watch on the Crimson Tide prospects as they showcased their skills.
Naturally, the media didn’t waste the opportunity to press DeBoer on a range of topics, and while he’s a master of measured responses, there were some telling moments—especially regarding Alabama’s quarterback situation. DeBoer didn’t shy away from acknowledging what many have been speculating: the Crimson Tide’s QB room is alarmingly light on experience.
When asked to assess his quarterbacks, DeBoer acknowledged the challenge, noting that while the raw talent is there, the lack of in-game reps is a concern. However, he remains optimistic about their potential and praised the work ethic the group has already displayed during offseason workouts. His focus now is on development, and he’s eager to get hands-on when he returns to campus in February.
Another hot topic? The potential addition of Ryan Grubb to his coaching staff. Despite their long-standing friendship and professional history, DeBoer didn’t indicate any immediate plans to bring Grubb on board. Instead, he spoke highly of Grubb’s abilities and made it clear that he’s supportive of whatever decision his former colleague makes moving forward.
Meanwhile, speculation surrounding Alabama’s former starter, Jalen Milroe, has been swirling. Some NFL teams are reportedly considering him as a high-upside project—drawing comparisons to Anthony Richardson’s meteoric rise in last year’s draft. But as Senior Bowl practices kicked off, the reality of his draft stock is starting to take shape. Whether teams will take a gamble on his athleticism remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Alabama quarterback conversation isn’t cooling down anytime soon.
Stay tuned—there’s plenty more to unfold as the offseason progresses!
