Alabama on the verge of adding 'gritty,' 'competitive' graduate transfer QB

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nick Saban alluded to a possible addition at the quarterback position during National Signing Day last week. Now it appears the Alabama head coach has his man.

According to multiple reports, Alabama is close to adding Eastern Carolina graduate transfer Gardner Minshew. The 6-foot-2, 216-pound quarterback played in 10 games last season, passing for 2,140 yards and 16 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He threw for more than 350 yards in three of his final four games, recording 1,486 yards and 10 touchdowns to go with five interceptions over that span.