Alabama Football Set to Hire Big Ten Assistant as New OL Coach
Alabama football is set to bring Adrian Klemm on board as its new offensive line coach. The hiring comes after the team parted ways with Chris Kapilovic, who had led the offensive line for two seasons. This transition comes amid challenges faced by the Crimson Tide’s offensive line during the 2025 season.
Background on Adrian Klemm
Before joining Alabama, Klemm served as an offensive analyst on Lincoln Riley’s staff at Southern California. His coaching career includes significant tenures with respected programs:
- 2024: Offensive analyst at Southern California
- 2022: Offensive line coach and run game coordinator at Oregon
- 2021: Offensive line coach under Bill Belichick with the New England Patriots
- 2018-2020: Various roles with the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Prior coaching jobs: UCLA and SMU
Klemm’s Playing Career
Adrian Klemm played college football at Hawaii. He also had a stint in the NFL with multiple teams:
- New England Patriots
- Green Bay Packers
- Oakland Raiders
Challenges Ahead for Alabama’s Offensive Line
The Crimson Tide’s offensive line faced significant issues last season. Alabama’s run game struggled, and quarterback Ty Simpson often found it difficult to maintain protection.
Tackling these hurdles, Klemm will need to rebuild a unit that lost nearly all its starters. Notable departures include:
- Kam Dewberry
- Jaeden Roberts
- Geno VanDeMark
- Parker Brailsford
- Kadyn Proctor
- Wilkin Formby (transferred to Texas A&M)
Promising Young Talent
Despite the losses, Alabama retains several promising young players. Notably:
- Michael Carroll, who stepped into the right tackle position as a true freshman
- Will Sanders, expected to have an increased role
- Jackson Lloyd, also poised for more playing time
New Additions from the Transfer Portal
In preparation for the upcoming season, Alabama has bolstered its roster through the transfer portal, adding:
- Ty Haywood from Michigan
- Jayvin James from Mississippi State
- Nick Brooks from Texas
Klemm aims to streamline the offensive line rotation compared to previous seasons, where consistency and stability were lacking. With a combination of fresh talent and experienced transfers, Alabama looks forward to a stronger performance next year under Klemm’s guidance.
