One former Alabama player will be making his return to Tuscaloosa. But this time he will be trading in his pads and helmet for a whistle.
According to AL.com’s Matt Zenitz, Shyheim Carter is expected to join Nick Saban’s staff as a graduate assistant.
Carter, a former four-star recruit, was a standout in Alabama’s nickel packages in 2018 and 2019. He finished his career with the Crimson Tide with three total interceptions.
He spent last season in the NFL, mainly on the practice squad for the Atlanta Falcons after being originally picked up by the New York Jets.