Kalen DeBoer feels new Alabama offensive line coach will have ‘immediate impact’ on Tide

Alabama football announced the hiring of Adrian Klemm on Wednesday.

Klemm will serve as the Tide’s offensive line coach. He has NFL and college football coaching experience. He is also a former NFL offensive lineman.

Kalen DeBoer feels Klemm will have an immediate impact in Tuscaloosa.

“Adrian Klemm has a reputation for recruiting and developing players at every level, having worked with some of the top offensive lines in his 15-plus years coaching,” said DeBoer. “He has a deep knowledge and passion for the game, and I know that he will be able to have an immediate impact on our program. We look forward to having him on staff.”

Klemm was a senior defensive assistant for USC during the 2025 season. He has previously coached on the collegiate level at Oregon, UCLA and SMU. He has also coached for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots in the NFL. His last offensive line coaching job was with the Patriots in 2023.

The new Alabama coach feels it is an honor to coach at Alabama.

“I am incredibly honored and grateful for this opportunity to join Coach DeBoer’s staff at The University of Alabama,” said Klemm. “The tradition, culture and championship standard in Tuscaloosa is second to none. I’m excited to get to work with our players and this staff, and it feels great to be a part of the Alabama family. Roll Tide!”