Freddie Roach

Biography

Personal Information Hometown: Florence, Ala. Education: Alabama, 2008 Spouse: Ashley Children: Mattie, Addison, Alexandria, Freddie III Birthday: June 3 Coaching Experience 2024 - present: Alabama, AHC/DL 2020-23: Alabama, DL 2017-19: Ole Miss, DL 2015-16: Alabama, Director, Player Development 2013-14: South Alabama, LB/DE 2012: Murray State, DL 2011: East Mississippi C.C., DL/S&C 2008-10: Alabama, S&C Freddie Roach stayed in Tuscaloosa to direct the Crimson Tide's defensive line under head coach Kalen DeBoer in 2024 while adding the responsibility of associate head coach. Prior to the '24 campaign, Roach spent four seasons in charge of Alabama's defensive line and is in now in his 10th season overall as a member of the UA staff. Alabama - Associate Head Coach/Defensive Line (2024-Present) | Defensive Line (2020-23) The defensive line played a key role in helping the 2025 team finish with 86 tackles for loss, the most by a Crimson Tide defense since 2022 LT Overton and Tim Keenan III were each forced to miss time due to injury but still managed to make a significant impact in their final season at the Capstone Overton played in 13 games and led the line with 42 tackles, including six for loss and four sacks A permanent team captain, Keenan III missed the first three games but still contributed 16 tackles, including three for loss and two sacks, to go with a pair of key fumble recoveries and one forced fumble London Simmons also emerged as a playmaker for the '25 group, earni