The Alabama Crimson Tide will be in the market for two new coordinators this offseason.
In addition to seeing offensive coordinator Mike Locksley and his seeming replacement Dan Enos leave for other jobs, Alabama defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi is leaving. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman says Lupoi will be taking a job coaching Cleveland’s defensive line.
BREAKING: #Alabama DC Tosh Lupoi is going to take a job on the Cleveland Browns staff, coaching the D-line, per source. Was a huge recruiting force the Tide as primary recruiter for Tua, Jonah Williams, Raekwon Davis, Najee Harris, Alex Leatherwood, Trevon Diggs & Dylan Moses.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) January 17, 2019
Though Lupoi served as defensive coordinator, the area this will hurt the program the most is probably in recruiting. Lupoi has been recognized as an excellent recruiter for several years, though he has gotten in trouble in the past for making improper payments. Seeing him leave for the NFL where perhaps his greatest skill will not be utilized is a surprise.
Alabama has numerous coaching vacancies to fill, though they reportedly have their next offensive coordinator in place.
