DeBoer feels new Alabama tight ends coach will contribute to Tide’s entire offense

Kalen DeBoer feels having Richard Owens on staff as Alabama football’s tight ends coach will benefit Alabama’s entire offense.

“Richard Owens possesses a diverse skillset and knowledge for the game that he has grown over time as both a player and coach,” said DeBoer in a press release. “His background will allow him to contribute to not only the success of our tight ends but also to our offense as a whole. He also has a familiarity with our staff and the Southeast Region that made him our top choice to fill this role.”

Owens started three seasons at Louisville as a tight end before playing six years in the NFL at the position. He started in seven games and appeared in 53 as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams and New York Jets.

The former NFL tight end started his college coaching career at Arkansas in 2010. He worked with the Razorbacks’ tight ends. He then went on to coach the position at UAB and Louisville before gaining experience as an offensive line coach at UAB, Georgia Southern and Louisville. His last coaching job was with the Cardinals as Louisville’s offensive line coach.

Owens said he plans to pour everything into the Crimson Tide.

“There’s no greater stage in college football than the SEC,” said Owens. “I’m honored to join Coach DeBoer’s staff and work alongside a tremendous group of colleagues. I am going to pour everything I have into Alabama and upholding the standard of excellence here. Roll Tide!”