Butch Jones is reportedly expected to leave his role as offensive analyst for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team to join Mike Locksley's staff at the University of Maryland in 2019.
According to Jeff Ermann of 247Sports, Jones will serve as the tight ends coach and associate head coach under Locksley, who was hired to replace DJ Durkin.
Locksley was part of the Alabama coaching staff for the past three seasons, including 2018 when he served as offensive coordinator.
Jones got to know Locksley while tackling an unconventional role. As analyst, Jones helped other Alabama coaches this season, but he could not directly coach the players.