Nick Saban expects to finalize the rest of his coaching staff before spring football starts.
For the University of Alabama, it is expected to hire Robert Gillespie (North Carolina) for running backs and Jay Graham (Tennessee) for tight ends/special teams. Fans see Gillespie as a home run addition, but Graham is a good move too.
At 45 years old, Graham has experience coaching tight ends and operating special teams.
He positioned Rory Anderson and Justice Cunningham of South Carolina into the National Football League while mentoring Garrett Palmer (San Diego), Michael Hughes (San Diego), Roberto Aguayo (Florida State), Cason Beaty (Florida State), Tyler Logan (Florida State), Seth Small (Texas A&M) and Braden Mann (Texas A&M) to success as kickers and punters.