He was a productive option in the passing game for two seasons at the University of Alabama after following Kalen DeBoer from Washington to Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Who does Alabama lean on to replace Justin Jefferson at ILB?
Josh Cuevas, a former Crimson Tide tight end, is now in the National Football League.
He was one of five players in 2025 to catch at least 30 passes, totaling 37 receptions for 441 yards and four touchdowns. Cuevas brought in 16 catches for 218 yards and a score during his first campaign for Alabama in 2024. The complete playmaker and California native got selected in the fifth round of the NFL Draft to the Baltimore Ravens. Alabama has several athletes in its tight end room, but who steps up the most to take over for the departed weapon in Cuevas?
Kaleb Edwards
Kaleb Edwards played a lot last season with Josh Cuevas at tight end.
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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.

