MOBILE, Ala. (WAFF) – Former Alabama and NFL Quarterback AJ McCarron announced that he is ending his candidacy for lieutenant governor to pursue a new career opportunity in football.
McCarron, a Mobile native, announced his campaign in October 2025, citing Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk as his motivation to run for an elected office.
In his announcement to end his campaign, he says details of his new position will be made public later this week.
McCarron released the following statement:
With a double-digit lead in the polls and solid fundraising commitments lined up, I was eager to bring a fresh voice and new leadership to the Alabama State House, but football is calling my name once again.
My football position will require the same 100% focus, commitment, and attention that I was prepared to give to the office of lieutenant governor, so it is time to end my campaign.
They are building a new Alabama State House because the old one busted at the seams with all of the Montgomery insiders and career politicians packed inside, and while my job offer won’t allow me to run, it is time for political newcomers and conservative outsider candidates like Coach Tuberville to step forward and lead.
I have a deep desire to help create an even better Alabama for Tripp, Cash, and Cruz, our three sons that Katherine and I love so much, so I may return to the political playing field once my career on the football field has truly run its course.
In the meantime, I will always be grateful to the countless Alabamians across the state who offered their encouragement, support, and prayers to the AJ for LG campaign.
McCarron currently works as a college football analyst and co-owns McCarron Real Estate with his wife, Katherina Webb McCarron.
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