Reports: Alabama to Hire Todd Grantham as Analyst

The Crimson Tide is adding another notable name to its support staff.

Tony Tsoukalas | Feb 27, 2022

Alabama is adding yet another experienced coach to its support staff. According to multiple reports, former Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham is expected to accept an analyst role with the Crimson Tide.

Matt Zenitz of On3.com was the first to report the news. Last week, FootballScoop.com reported that Grantham was considering joining Alabama's staff.

Alabama has yet to add Grantham to its online directory. Earlier this offseason, the Crimson Tide brought on former Tennessee head coach Derek Dooley, former LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger and former Ole Miss assistant Nick McGriff as analysts. This will be Grantham’s second stint with Nick Saban as he previously coached defensive line under the head coach at Michigan State from 1996-98.

Grantham spent the past four seasons serving under Dan Mullen as Florida’s defensive coordinator. Grantham was fired last November following a loss to South Carolina as the Gators fell to 4-5 on the season. Florida ranked No. 51 in total defense (367.8 yards allowed per game) and tied for No. 73 in scoring defense (26.8 points allowed per game) last season.

Before coaching at Florida, Grantham spent a year under Mullen as Mississippi State’s defensive coordinator/linebackers coach in 2017. He served in the same role at Louisville from 2014-16 after working as the defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach at Georgia from 2010-13.

Grantham also has experience in the NFL. He served as the Cleveland Browns’ defensive coordinator from 2005-07 and also coached defensive line for the Dallas Cowboys (2008-09), Houston Texans (2002-04) and Indianapolis Colts (1999-2001).

Grantham began his coaching career at Virginia Tech where he coached defensive linemen and linebackers from 1991-95 before joining Saban’s Michigan State team.

Todd Grantham throughout the years

Florida Gators defensive coordinator Todd Grantham against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. — Photo | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Louisville Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Grantham reacts on the sideline during the second half against the Syracuse Orange at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium. Louisville defeated Syracuse 41-17. — Photo | Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia Bulldogs defensive coordinator Todd Grantham on the sidelines in the first half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. — Photo | Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Todd Grantham during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Cowboys 44-6. — Photo | Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns defensive backs coach Mel Tucker, left, and defensive coordinator Todd Grantham confer on the sidelines during 26-24 loss to Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum. — Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Published Feb 27, 2022

TONY TSOUKALAS

Tony Tsoukalas has been covering Alabama since 2016, working for the Anniston Star and Rivals before joining BamaCentral. A native of The Woodlands, Texas, Tsoukalas attended the University of Alabama from 2008-12. He served as the sports editor of the student paper, The Crimson White, during his senior year. Before covering Alabama, Tsoukalas covered high school sports at The Meridian (Miss.) Star and the Victoria (Texas) Advocate. He also served as a copy editor for The Tuscaloosa News.