Alabama's Coaching Staff Undergoes Changes

Alabama's defensive coaching staff is undergoing changes, with safeties coach Colin Hitschler departing and special assistant Chuck Morrell set to be promoted to linebackers coach. Maurice Linguist will now oversee the entire defensive backs unit. Meanwhile, former Alabama All-American Terrence Cody is starting his coaching career as the defensive-line coach at Southwest Mississippi Community College, expressing excitement for the opportunity. Deshaun Davis, a former Auburn football captain, has been hired as the linebackers coach at Jacksonville State, joining new head coach Charles Kelly's staff. Davis previously coached at the University of North Alabama and had a successful playing career at Auburn. Both Cody and Davis represent a new wave of former players transitioning into coaching roles.