When Kalen DeBoer was introduced as Alabama football’s head coach one year ago, he did not make specific proclamations about his first season.

Let’s take a look at answering that question by handing out some grades for Alabama football in year No. 1 under head coach Kalen DeBoer.

Alabama football season is in the books with four losses, and Crimson Tide fans brought plenty of opinions to the season-ending mailbag.

One Tuscaloosa-based publication celebrated Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer's knowledge of championship-level football.

Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer has lost the narrative surrounding his Crimson Tide in the Yellowhammer State.

Alabama tight end CJ Dippre (81) hurdles Michigan defensive back Jo'Ziah Edmond (16) during the second half of the ReliaQuest Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) AP

One way that Alabama has done that is with the transfer portal, and their latest addition is running back Dre'lyn Washington, who's been with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns for the past four seasons. 247Sports had Washington as a three-star prospect out of high school in 2021 and the No. 178 running back in the country.

Alabama will return a strong core of players for the 2025 season. A plethora of which were starters and decided to return to school instead of declaring for the NFL Draft.

Answering your questions about Alabama football's offseason roster movement. Plus, checking in with men's basketball.

Predicting next season's college football Top 25 in January is difficult. We tried early in 2024. How did it work out? A look at the hits and misses.

Alabama brought in 14 transfers last offseason. Kalen DeBoer, his assistants, and general manager Courtney Morgan did a good job of identifying players that fit the team’s needs and identity.

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