In the past, Alabama has has sparingly used its tight ends in the passing game. That narrative could change this season in Tuscaloosa.
Alabama recently hired offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. The former Washington play-caller tries to make things easier for the quarterback to operate. With a new quarterback taking the reins in 2025, the tight ends could become more valuable.
There is a good mix of blocking and pass catching in Alabama’s tight end room this season. The group consists of redshirt senior Josh Cuevas, redshirt junior Danny Lewis Jr., redshirt freshman Jay Lindsey, and incoming freshmen Kaleb Edwards and Marshall Pritchett.
Lewis Jr. and Lindsey will serve primarily as blockers but can be effective in the passing attack as well.
Cuevas, Edwards, and Pritchett will be used primarily as pass catchers for the Crimson Tide. They can impact the game in a variety of different ways and line up at multiple positions. Two traits that are invaluable in a Ryan Grubb-led offense.
During his lone season at Washington, Grubb placed an emphasis on getting the tight ends involved in the offensive attack. Washington’s top tight end Jake Westover reeled in 46 receptions for 433 yards and four touchdowns.
It seems evident that tight ends will be a crucial aspect of Alabama’s offense in 2025. The position could be a key aspect of Alabama’s offense moving forward.
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Brody Smoot is a team reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “follow” him on X, via @brodysmoot.
