Alabama is expected to hire Jake Vang as a defensive analyst, according to a report.
CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz was first to share that news on Monday evening, noting that Vang currently serves as Central Washington’s defensive coordinator. He arrived at Central Washington earlier this offseason after previously working for Sacramento State as an edge rushers coach.
Alabama is hiring Central Washington defensive coordinator Jake Vang as a defensive analyst, sources tell @CBSSports.Before being hired at CWU, was edge rushers coach at Sacramento State last season. Helped three players finish last year with 8+ tackles for loss. pic.twitter.com/DPrI7WV0NY
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) March 3, 2026Vang is a Kansas State alum who began his coaching career as a student assistant with the Wildcats. He’s also worked at Michigan State and Colorado State, although his first role as an on-field assistant came at Sacramento State in 2025.
He’ll now join an Alabama coaching staff that is hoping to produce big-time results on defense in 2026. The Crimson Tide conceded 4.92 yards per play in 2025, which ranked 21st nationally.
Alabama is expected to take a step forward overall in 2026 and is among the favorites to win the SEC Championship next season on Kalshi:
Prediction Markets College Football SEC Championship Winner (2026) Learn more about Prediction Markets Kalshi Georgia 26% Texas 25% Alabama 15% LSU 15% Ole Miss 13% Texas A&M 12% Tennessee 10% Florida 9% Oklahoma 9% Arkansas 9% PredictVang is set to join Alabama just ahead of the start of spring practice. The Crimson Tide will begin spring practice on March 8. The annual A-Day Game is set for April 11.
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