For a player who has been with the Tide for six years, much of Jah-Marien Latham’s college career has been plagued by injuries. Ahead of Alabama’s game against Georgia this season, the linebacker suffered a neck injury during practice reps. He was ruled out of the ongoing season. However, the coaching staff hasn’t given up on Latham despite him losing eligibility.

In his Monday press conference after the Oklahoma loss, Kalen DeBoer was asked about Jah-Marien Latham. The head coach confirmed that the coaching staff is in talks with him about the possibility of a 7th year at Alabama. If Latham gives his nod, he’ll require a medical redshirt year to suit up for the Tide again next year.

Earlier in the season, things looked bright for Jah-Marien Latham when he took the field against Florida

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