Alabama made it official on Monday, promoting offensive analyst Mike Locksley to a full-time assistant.

“We are excited to add Mike Locksley to our staff as an assistant coach on the offensive side of the football,” coach Nick Saban said in a school release. “He is an outstanding offensive mind who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as both a head coach and offensive coordinator. Mike is also one of the best recruiters in the nation and will be an excellent addition to our staff. His time as an analyst with us over the past season should also ensure a smooth transition and a full understanding of how our organization operates.”

Locksley joined Alabama’s staff as an analyst in 2016 after spending the previous four seasons as offensive coordinator at Maryland. He was highly sought after as an on-field coach, reportedly turning down offers from Florida Atlantic and Florida to stay put at Alabama. The Crimson Tide had an on-field staff position open up with former offensive tackles and tight ends coach Mario Cristobal leaving to join Oregon.

“I want to thank Coach Saban and The University of Alabama for this opportunity,” Locksley said. “I can’t wait to get back out on the football field and the recruiting trail as we turn our attention to the 2017 season. I have always appreciated the storied history of the Alabama football program, but the chance to spend the past year looking at the program from the inside out really showed me why this place is so special.”

Locksley has been in coaching for 25 years, including three seasons as New Mexico’s head coach (2009-11). He is known as an excellent recruiter, particularly in the “DMV” area of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Alabama’s announcement does not state if Locksley will focus on coaching a specific position.