AJ MCCARRON

BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS HEAD COACH

Key Highlights:

  • Former NFL quarterback and proven leader best known for his championship pedigree.
  • Drafted in the 5th round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals out of Alabama, he spent multiple seasons in the NFL with the Bengals, Bills, Raiders, Texans, Falcons, and Cardinals.
  • Later became a standout quarterback in spring football, helping lead the St. Louis Battlehawks to success and establishing himself as one of the most recognizable faces of the UFL.

College Career (Alabama)

  • One of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Alabama history, he led the Crimson Tide to back-to-back BCS National Championships in 2011 and 2012.
  • He was a two-time BCA National Championship Game MVP and a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, finishing his career with a 36-4 record as a starter.

NFL Career (2014-2021)

  • Drafted in the 5th round (164th overall) in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Also played for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, and Arizona Cardinals.
  • Stepped into a playoff push with the Bengals in 2015, nearly leading a comeback win in the AFC Wild Card game.

Spring Football Legacy

  • UFL/XFL Star: Became one the league’s premier quarterbacks with the St. Louis Battlehawks, recorded single-season passing record with 24 TD’s in 2023.
  • Set single game records with 420 passing yards and 6 TD’s in 2023. 
  • A face of the modern spring football era, blending NFL experience with high-level production.

Personal Life

  • Born September 13, 1990 in Mobile, Alabama.
  • Married to Katherine Webb McCarron, with children, and remains closely tied to the football community through leadership.