Former Crimson Tide star tight end OJ Howard has accepted a coaching job with West Alabama, the school announced on Tuesday. Howard will serve as the Director of Player Development as he steps away from the playing field.
There is a connection between Howard and the program. West Alabama recently hired Scott Cochran to be their head coach, Alabama’s former strength and conditioning coach. After spending some time together in Tuscaloosa, they will now help build up the Tigers.
“We’re thrilled to welcome another Alabama Football legend and NFL Champion, O.J. Howard,” Cochran said in a statement. “O.J. was an outstanding athlete at Alabama, earning a first-round NFL Draft selection, but what truly set him apart was his leadership. He is a leader of men, and that’s exactly why he’s the perfect fit for this role… O.J. has excelled at every level of football. I can’t wait to get him here and around the group that we have.”
Howard was most well-known for performing during Alabama’s biggest games, specifically the national championship. Only twice did Howard break the 100-yard mark in his career and both came against Clemson.
His five receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns were enough to help win the Crimson Tide the College Football Playoff. And despite a losing effort the following year, Howard still had 106 yards and a touchdown on four catches.
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