Former Alabama HC Nick Saban poised to make over $500,000 annually after retirement: Reports

Former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban retiring in January after leading the team to the college football playoff semifinals, caught fans by surprise. After the dust settled, he revealed that he would maintain an office at the Bryant-Denny Stadium, transferring from the Mal Moore Athletic Facility where his office was located during his coaching tenure.

Tuscaloosa News reporter Nick Kelly revealed that Saban would earn $500,000.04 per year in his new role for Alabama, after earning $11.41 million last year. His role has also changed from coach to professional.

Several players, including star Kadyn Proctor and wide receiver Ryan Williams, entered the transfer portal from Alabama after Saban announced his retirement in January. According to the Tuscaloosa News, Saban played a big part in enticing the prospects back to the program.

When he retired, Saban revealed in a statement that he would continue to offer support to the football program:

"I'm anxious to see that we can do whatever we can to continue to support Alabama athletics and the athletic program and the football program and hope that the players and the coaches that are there continue to have a great amount of success," Nick Saban said.

"I talk to Kalen every now and then, and I talk to the defensive coordinator every now and then," Saban said. "... We're around. We're there to support the players and help them in any way that we can do help them be successful."

Nick Saban continues to contribute to Alabama

The legendary coach and his family stayed in Tuscaloosa for 17 years and became part of the community, including starting a charitable foundation named "Nick's Kids" based in the area.

His wife, Terry Saban and daughter, Kristen Saban, have both established themselves in different capacities in the Tuscaloosa community where they have both insisted that they would continue to live despite the former coach's retirement.

After he retired, Saban revealed in a statement that he and his family would continue to contribute to the Tuscaloosa community and the new coaching staff.

"That's our home. That's our family. It's our community," Nick Saban said. "We're going to continue to do things to help the community every way that we can. The coaches all know that I'm available if they need me in any way, shape, or form to help them."

In addition to his advisory role within coach Kalen DeBoer's setup, Nick Saban will be an ESPN College GameDay analyst which will involve roles covering both SEC media days and the NFL Draft.