Making the news official, Alabama has landed one of the star assistants from Kevin Sumlin’s former Texas A&M staff in Jeff Banks.

Banks will hold the title of special teams coordinator for the Crimson Tide. Banks held the same the role, in addition to coaching the tight ends, in College Station. Banks is also known as an elite recruiter, something of a prerequisite for coaching under Nick Saban at Alabama.

The school issued the following statement from Saban on the news:

“We are pleased to be able to add a coach the caliber of Jeff Banks to our staff as special teams coordinator. Jeff is well-respected across the country for his knowledge of the game and his ability to recruit. He is a great teacher and someone who will help our football team be successful. We are pleased to welcome Jeff and his family to Tuscaloosa.

A statement from Banks was also provided:

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join Coach Saban’s staff at The University of Alabama and work with such a talented group of student-athletes. Coach Saban has built an unbelievable program that has a long tradition of success. I’m really excited to get out on the road recruiting, and I look forward to doing my part to help continue the success this program has enjoyed.”