Nick Saban discusses adding VFL to Alabama’s coaching staff

Nick Saban discusses adding VFL to Alabama’s coaching staff.

Former Tennessee running back Jay Graham is joining Nick Saban’s coaching staff at Alabama.

Graham will serve as special teams coordinator and tight ends coach for the Crimson Tide.

He was running backs coach for Tennessee in 2020.

KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 04, 2020 – Running Backs Jay Graham of the Tennessee Volunteers during practice on Haslam Field in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Athletics

“We are pleased to be able to add Jay Graham to our staff,” Saban said. “Jay is well respected across the country for his knowledge of the game and his ability to recruit.

“He has experience at numerous schools across the SEC footprint with a proven track record for his ability to teach the game and develop young men both on the field and in life.”

Graham played running back for the Vols from 1993-96.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join Coach Saban’s staff at The University of Alabama,” Graham said. “The program Coach Saban has built at Alabama is something special, and I look forward to the chance to help continue that success.

“I am excited to begin working with such a talented group of student-athletes as we build toward the 2021 season.”

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