The longtime journeyman defensive coach spent the past year as an analyst on Saban's defensive staff and interviewed for the position vacated by Pete Golding recently.
The linebacker chose the Crimson Tide over Texas A&M, Florida, Ole Miss among several other offers. Defensive coordinator Pete Golding furthers his reputation as a strong recruiter as he was the lead staff member on Jefferson's case.
Tony Mitchell, five-star cornerback out of Thompson High School, announced his commitment to Alabama just days after placing the Tide in his top-four schools.
Golding was released after posting a $500 bond on Thursday afternoon. He has since released a statement about the incident through his attorney Jason C. Neff.
With Alabama's biggest game of the season looming, defensive coordinator Pete Golding is not thinking about head coaching opportunities or his critics, of which there are many in Bama nation.