Former Husky Now Coaching Tide | Alabama Crimson Tide Football News

Kalen DeBoer is bringing home a familiar face as he hires Will Nixon, his former Washington running back and national championship game contributor, to join the Alabama staff as an offensive analyst. Nixon, who began his career at Nebraska as a receiver before switching to RB, thrived under DeBoer’s system, playing in 26 games and earning key roles during Washington’s 2023 title run. After transferring to Syracuse to play for his father — a seasoned offensive coordinator — Nixon is now stepping into coaching, already immersed with Alabama’s staff since training camp. With a family legacy in football and a proven track record on the field, Nixon is poised to make his mark behind the scenes with the Crimson Tide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afe5437ad3a9b5cb