Connect with us

Alabama Football News

Former Alabama offensive lineman lands in-state high school coaching job

Alphonse Taylor carrying Alabama Crimson Tide flag after winning national championship versus Clemson
Mark J. Rebilas - USA Today Sports

A former University of Alabama offensive lineman is about to try his hand at coaching.

RELATED: Two former Alabama standouts added to Pell City football staff

Alphonse Taylor, a two-time national champion in 2012 and 2015, is the latest member of the Alma Bryant High School football coaching staff. The school announced the news via Twitter on Thursday. Taylor, a Mobile (Ala.) native, came to the Crimson Tide in its 2012 signing class as a four-star. He blocked for three 3,000-yard quarterbacks — AJ McCarron, Blake Sims, and Jacob Coker — and a Heisman Trophy winner (Derrick Henry). Alma Bryant is getting someone ready to mentor athletes with Taylor.

Crimson Tide fans are excited to see what he does. Alma Bryant is located in Irvington, Ala.

Click here to follow the Bama Elite Podcast

*Get the BEST Alabama football insider information, message board access, and recruiting coverage today! SIGN UP HERE to unlock our subscriber-only content!*

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.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

More in Alabama Football News