DeBoer arrived at Alabama after serving as the head coach of the Washington Huskies, where he spent two successful seasons. During his time at Washington, he achieved a record of 25-3 and guided the Huskies to the national championship game in 2023, although they ultimately lost to the Michigan Wolverines with a score of 34-13.

Kalen DeBoer knows exactly where Alabama football stands heading into the summer. And it's something the Crimson Tide coach seems happy about.

The expectations will be even higher for Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer in his second season as coach of the Crimson Tide, ESPN believes.