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Alabama Hosting Coaching Clinic with Former Star DeMeco Ryans
Houston Texans head coach to speak at Alabama's upcoming coaching clinic
Mar. 18, 2026 at 2:20am
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The University of Alabama is hosting a coaching clinic on April 10-11, and one of the featured speakers will be DeMeco Ryans, the current head coach of the Houston Texans and a former star linebacker for the Crimson Tide.
Why it matters
Ryans is considered one of the best young head coaches in the NFL, leading the Texans to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons. His return to Alabama, where he was a standout player, provides an opportunity for current and aspiring coaches to learn from his experiences and insights.
The details
Ryans played at Alabama from 2002 to 2005, earning SEC Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior. He was then drafted in the second round by the Houston Texans and went on to have a successful 10-year NFL playing career. Ryans began his coaching career as a quality control coach with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017 and was promoted to defensive coordinator before becoming the Texans' head coach in 2023. In his three seasons leading the Texans, the team has made the playoffs each time, though they have yet to advance past the Divisional Round.
- The coaching clinic will take place on April 10-11, 2026.
- Ryans played at Alabama from 2002 to 2005.
The players
DeMeco Ryans
The current head coach of the Houston Texans and a former star linebacker for the University of Alabama, where he was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2005.
Kalen DeBoer
The head coach of the University of Alabama football team, who is hosting the coaching clinic featuring Ryans.
What they’re saying
“Great players become great leaders.”
— Alabama Football
What’s next
The coaching clinic will take place on April 10-11, 2026, and interested coaches can register for the event through a link provided by Alabama Football.
The takeaway
The opportunity for current and aspiring coaches to learn from a successful NFL head coach like DeMeco Ryans, who also happens to be a former Alabama star, is a unique and valuable experience that could provide insights and inspiration for the attendees.
