Alabama Football Officially Announces Two Assistant Coaches

The Alabama athletics department announces the hiring of two important members of the offensive staff.

The Alabama Crimson Tide athletics department announces the official hiring of two assistant football coaches to join head coach Kalen DeBoer's staff on Tuesday.

Nick Sheridan has officially been named the Crimson Tide's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach while JaMarcus Shephard has been named assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach. 

“Nick and JaMarcus are both fantastic coaches, and we are excited to have them join us at Alabama,” DeBoer said in a release. “They have experience in our offense, and they know what we are trying to accomplish on that side of the football. They both bring passion and enthusiasm to their work and have proven to be excellent teachers and recruiters at every stop of their careers.”

Sheridan, a former college quarterback at Michigan, has coached with DeBoer at Indiana and Washington will have his second stint as an offensive coordinator after leading the Hoosiers offense when DeBoer left for Fresno State. 

“It is a tremendous opportunity to join Coach DeBoer at Alabama,” Sheridan said. “I look forward to working with this offensive staff to develop a plan each week to put our team in a position to be successful. There is an unmatched legacy at Alabama, and I understand the importance of upholding that standard while developing our players.”

Shephard has a strong resume developing wide receivers at Purdue and at Washington under DeBoer. The former collegiate receiver has seen Rondale Moore, David Bell and upcoming top draft pick Rome Odunze. 

“I have a passion for coaching and developing our football players both on and off the field,” Shephard said. “The chance to help Coach DeBoer continue the standard at Alabama is something I take a lot of pride in working to accomplish. This is a special place, and I am excited about the opportunities that are in front of us.”

The Alabama athletics department has now officially named five assistant coaches to serve on DeBoer's initial staff.

• Nick Sheridan - offensive coordinator & quarterbacks 
• Kane Wommack - defensive coordinator & linebackers
• Robert Gillespie - running backs
• JaMarcus Shephard - co-offensive coordinator, wide receivers
• Freddie Roach - defensive line

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