Oklahoma State transfer tight end developing a role at Alabama

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Alabama football has someone growing in a leadership role at tight end, but will a transfer make an impact for a second straight season?

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Kaleb Edwards, a sophomore, has the most production of anyone in the room – yet the Crimson Tide replaced one Josh for another one. Josh Cuevas, a former Washington standout, served well as a complete player for two years in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The 6-foot-3, 256-pounder collected 53 receptions for 629 yards and five touchdowns.

Cuevas put NFL scouts on notice of his production in 2025, logging 37 catches for 411 yards receiving and four scores. He expects to hear his name called next month in the NFL Draft, while Tide fans hope Josh Ford picks up where Cuevas left off.

Ford, a transfer from Oklahoma State, has potential and some production coming from the Big 12. The Stillwater (Okla.) native totaled 13 catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns across two seasons (16 games) for his hometown Cowboys. 

Ford, who stands at 6-foot-6 and 267 pounds, has looked smooth in spring practice. He has worked next to Edwards in tandem drills during spring practice. Edwards sees Ford as someone that can be impactful in the fall for Alabama.

“He is going to be a beast this year,” Edwards said Tuesday of Ford in his media availability.

When it comes to Ford’s skill set and how it fits with Alabama’s tight end room, Edwards highlighted the transfer’s skills in run blocking and receiving.

“He is going to be a great addition for us,” Edwards said. “He is great at run blocking and is developing in the passing game.”

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The Tide has had lethal weapons at tight end in years past, including O.J. Howard and Irv Smith Jr.

Ford will continue to make a name for himself in spring practice as A-Day is coming.

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Stephen M. Smith is a team writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.