Kalen DeBoer just named his Alabama starting quarterback for the coming season -- and it wasn't Austin Mack. For those who have forgotten, Mack was once considered the next big thing behind center for the University of Washington football team not too long ago. He was the eventual heir apparent to Michael Penix Jr. at some point in time.

Austin Mack might have NFL potential, but his opportunities to show it are dwindling after Keelon Russell was named the Tide's starter.

Here's what Kalen DeBoer said about Alabama football quarterback battle between Keelon Russell and Austin Mack.