Alabama confirmed the hiring of Bob Welton as its director of player personnel on Tuesday.
Welton, who worked under Crimson Tide analyst Butch Jones at Tennessee from 2013 through last season, had been working at Nebraska as the team's director of recruiting operations.
Welton is taking over for Jody Wright, who left for UAB earlier this month, and will lead the Tide's recruiting efforts.
Aided by Welton, Tennessee had five top-25 recruiting classes, including two top-10 groups.
Prior to Tennessee, Welton spent nine years with the Cleveland Browns as a college scout after seven years as a high school coach.