Former Eagles VP returning to Alabama as associate AD for football

Published Jun. 8, 2016 4:55 p.m. ET

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Former Philadelphia Eagles VP of Player Personnel Ed Marynowitz is returning to the University of Alabama as the Crimson Tide's associate athletics director for football, Nick Saban announced Wednesday.

In his new role, Marynowitz will work with the Crimson Tide's player personnel department and football operations while assisting with athletic administration.

"Ed did an outstanding job during his time with us at Alabama, and we are extremely excited to have him return to our staff," Saban said. "He brings a wealth of knowledge from both the NFL and collegiate level and will be a tremendous asset to our program."

Marynowitz who originally joined the Alabama staff in December of 2008 as the Director of Player Personnel, was a key cog in helping Saban build the Bama talent pool as the Tide had three No. 1 ranked recruiting classes in his four seasons in Tuscaloosa. The recruiting classes during his tenure produced nine players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft and Alabama posted a 36-4 record during his three seasons in Tuscaloosa.