With the player movement period of the offseason largely concluded, programs across the country are looking to finalize their coaching staffs over the coming weeks.
That’s certainly the case in Tuscaloosa, as Kalen DeBoer & Co. are set to fill their void at tight ends coach.
Per reports from CBSSpotrs’ Matt Zenitz, the Alabama Crimson Tide are close to finishing up a deal that will bring Louisville offensive line coach Richard Owens over to work as the program’s tight ends coach.
Alabama is working to finalize a deal to hire Louisville offensive line coach Richard Owens as tight ends coach, sources tell @CBSSports.The ex-NFL tight end produced seven All-ACC picks the last three years. Helped the team rank top 15 in sacks allowed and yards/carry in 2024. pic.twitter.com/1OPR65hbuj
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) February 12, 2026A former NFL tight end, Owens began coaching as a graduate assistant at Arkansas in 2010, and he went on to work at UAB, South Alabama and Georgia Southern before landing back at his alma mater in 2023.
Owens coached the offensive line at Louisville during this recent stint, although he also held the tight ends coach role at the school in 2018.
A standout tight end for the Cardinals, Owens tallied 371 yards and 8 touchdowns from 2000-2003. He then spent 3 years with the Minnesota Vikings and 1 with the St. Louis Rams, tallying 141 receiving yards and a touchdown over that span.
With Josh Cuevas having graduated, Alabama will be looking for a new leader to step up in its tight end room next season.
Alabama closing in on TE coach hire, per report Saturday Down South.
Hence then, the article about alabama closing in on te coach hire per report was published today ( ) and is available on SATURDAY DOWN SOUTH ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Alabama closing in on TE coach hire, per report )
Also on site :
- Yankees& 039; Giancarlo Stanton Reveals How Injury Impacts Everyday Life
- Readers push back on ChatGPT use in Massachusetts executive branch
- Vicky Oganyan coaching Burroughs, LA Mission College basketball to historic seasons