One can now add quarterback to list of positions that Alabama football is having success in.
It has transitioned from the “game managers” in Greg McElroy, AJ McCarron and Jacob Coker, to individuals that can vertically stretch the field, make all the throws and be explosive in the passing game. The shift happened when Jalen Hurts chose to sign with the Crimson Tide in its 2016 freshmen class. His dynamic abilities at the position led to him beating out Blake Barnett, Cooper Bateman, David Cornwell and Alec Morris for the starting job. Hurts set a school record for total touchdowns (36) in a single season and was awarded Freshman of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year for the Southeastern Conference.