Alabama football is searching for a new cornerbacks’ coach.
Karl Scott served at the position for three seasons, helping the Crimson Tide to two Southeastern Conference championships and a College Football Playoff National Championship.
He has accepted a coaching position with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Jason Jones, a safeties’ coach at Indiana University, is a potential candidate to replace Scott.
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At 43 years old, he has experience coaching both cornerbacks and safeties. During his stops at Tulsa, Rice, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Florida Atlantic, and Indiana, Jones has been successful.
He has placed a few athletes into the NFL Draft and is an outstanding recruiter.
Alabama lost four coaches — Scott, Kyle Flood, Jeff Banks, and Steve Sarkisian — that recruited seven players from the state of Texas, but hiring Jones would restore the connection with the state.
On Monday, yours truly of Touchdown Alabama Magazine discussed Jones and why he is a perfect fit for the Tide.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith
