REPORT: Alabama has two players, including a defensive starter, believed to return for 2024

Smith, a senior, would return for a fifth season. He arrived as a five-star in the Crimson Tide’s 2020 class from Florida. 

The 6-foot-4, 302-pounder finally was able to break through as a defensive end. He posted 31 tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and a quarterback hurry in all 14 games with nine starts. Smith has an opportunity to put in better tape for pro teams.

Mike Rodak of Bama247 (247Sports) is reporting that Quandarrius Robinson is ‘confirmed’ to be returning to Alabama for next season.

The former five-star linebacker would be the lone one in his position group with a CFP National Championship ring.

Robinson, a Birmingham (Ala.) native, came in Alabama’s 2020 signing class. He had to wait his time behind Will Anderson, Chris Braswell, and Dallas Turner, but Robinson made plays in 2023.

The 6-foot-5, 231-pounder grew into a marquee special teams player and performed well in the defensive rotation. He had 24 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two quarterback hurries.

Robinson’s return would give the Tide a veteran presence at outside linebacker with Turner and Braswell leaving.