Alabama football’s head coach Kalen DeBoer reacts to contract extension

Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer greets offensive linenam Kadyn Proctor (74) prior to the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Kalen DeBoer released a statement after receiving a seven-year contract extension from the University of Alabama.

DeBoer will now get paid $12.5 million annually. He is set to enter his third season as the Crimson Tide’s head coach this fall.

“My family and I would like to thank the Board of Trustees, Chancellor Trant, President Mohler, Director of Athletics Greg Byrne, our athletics administration and football staff, this community and the University for their continued support of Alabama Football,” said DeBoer. “We are excited about the opportunity to continue our time in Tuscaloosa with this contract extension. This University has become a special place to us, and I look forward to working to ensure that Alabama football remains at the forefront of college football. This program has a long history of success and an unmatched tradition that I was eager to be a part of two years ago, and I cannot wait to keep coaching our guys and bring more championships to Alabama.”

Official statement from Kalen DeBoer after receiving contract extension.

“This University has become a special place to us, and I look forward to working to ensure that Alabama football remains at the forefront of college football.” pic.twitter.com/PpyMKUov5b

— Justin Smith (@Jdsmith31Smith) April 22, 2026

The contract extension gave DeBoer a $2 million pay raise.