Since the second half of the National Championship game, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa went from a backup quarterback to a potential starter and according to the national analyst, a future Heisman trophy winner.

His rise to become one of the most watched quarterbacks going into the 2018 season did not come over night, but his work ethic at mastering the position started at an early age in Hawaii, and one former coach analyzed his abilities early on and he joined us to explain what Alabama fans could be looking forward to with Tua.

Former coach on the professional and collegiate level June Jones joined The Game with Ryan Fowler to discuss when was the first time he saw Tua Tagovailoa, perfecting his craft at an early age at quarterback, and the similarities between Tua and his younger brother Taulia, who the Crimson Tide is currently recruiting, and Jalen Hurts athleticism and leadership.

For more of Jones analysis on Tagovailoa, make sure you watch the video above the article. Don't miss The Game with Ryan Fowler weekday afternoons from 2-6 p.m. for everything Alabama Crimson Tide.

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