Kalen DeBoer has taken plenty of heat from Alabama fans and college football pundits alike amid a rather disappointing start to his tenure in Tuscaloosa, especially given his 2-6 record away from Bryant-Denny Stadium.

DeBoer also was the head coach at his alma mater, Sioux Falls. He played both baseball and football in college, in addition to having a brief professional football career. Let's take a look at the Alabama head coach's playing days prior to his coaching career. More: How Kirby Smart, Dan Lanning and more developed from Nick Saban's stacked 2015 team

Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer gave an update on Jah-Marien Latham's status after suffering a neck injury in practice Tuesday, Sept. 23.

According to head coach Kalen DeBoer, Alabama is set to have a starter return from injury Saturday against Georgia.

People believed in him after failing to believe in him at the end of last season, but there’s no escaping it. You started hearing words last night like ‘Hot seat,’ ‘Buyout,’ which, by the way, is $70 million.

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer has announced that he expects a Crimson Tide running back to be available against Georgia.

Hubbard eventually became a starting safety for Alabama later in 2024 in place of Keon Sabb, who went down with a season-ending injury. Hubbard retained his starting role for 2025. He has tallied eight tackles while intercepting two passes through the first three games.

Kalen DeBoer is coaching Alabama football with a chip on his shoulder these days, according to the Tide’s wide receiver, Germie Bernard. The wide receiver joined Next Round Live on Monday and discussed what he has seen from his head coach as of late.

Alabama's new coach abandoned his reserved sideline demeanor for a more aggressive approach after a flat opening loss.

Kalen DeBoer provided the latest on Wednesday on Alabama linebacker Jah-Marien Latham following a hospitalization earlier in the week.