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Why Kalen DeBoer is 'not ready' to name Alabama football starting QB
TL;DR
Kalen DeBoer is not ready to name Alabama's starting quarterback, indicating uncertainty between redshirt junior Austin Mack and redshirt freshman Keelon Russell. He acknowledges the potential of the quarterback position for the 2026 season.
Key points
- Kalen DeBoer is uncertain about naming a starting quarterback
- Candidates include Austin Mack and Keelon Russell
- DeBoer sees potential for the quarterback position in 2026
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Before Kalen DeBoer's appearance on ESPN's "Always College Football" podcast was over, former Alabama football quarterback and host Greg McElroy threw up a Hail Mary. The floor was DeBoer's, he said with a grin, to give any indication of who the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback would be: redshirt junior Austin Mack or redshirt freshman Keelon Russell.
"I'm not ready. I'm not ready," DeBoer said with a smile.
But through spring and into summer, because of the state of the Alabama quarterback battle, DeBoer said he knows what the quarterback position could be in 2026.
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Both grew, DeBoer said. Both took advantage of the opportunities given to them. And both have high ceilings.
Q&A
Why hasn't Kalen DeBoer named Alabama's starting quarterback?
Kalen DeBoer stated he is not ready to make a decision regarding Alabama's starting quarterback.
Who are the candidates for Alabama's starting quarterback position?
The candidates for Alabama's starting quarterback are redshirt junior Austin Mack and redshirt freshman Keelon Russell.
What does Kalen DeBoer think about Alabama's quarterback future?
Kalen DeBoer believes he knows what the quarterback position could look like for Alabama in 2026.
