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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 12
Alabama football loses 2 promising defenders to Ohio State
Alabama football continues to navigate significant roster turnover as the college football transfer portal delivers another major development. The Crimson
College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / January 12
Pair of Former Alabama Football Defensive Starters Commits to Ohio State
James Smith and Qua Russaw will be college teammates once more after transferring from Alabama last week. Per On3's Hayes Fawcett on Monday evening, Smith and Russaw have committed to continue their careers at Ohio State.
College Football News / Yardbarker / January 12
Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal
The Ohio State Buckeyes have added two players in the transfer portal who could really pack a punch for their defense in 2026.
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Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / January 12
Ohio State football just landed the No. 1 DL in the transfer portal - and he’s just one part of the SEC splash the Buckeyes have made
The Ohio State Buckeyes have had an active couple of days with the transfer portal. Ohio State added former Florida State S Earl Little Jr. on Sunday and then added former Duke S Terry Moore early Monday.
College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / January 7
Mizzou to Host 2 Highly-Ranked Transfers from Alabama on Visits
Missouri could be looking to add two starters from Alabama to its defense, with the Tigers set to host defensive tackle James Smith and linebacker Qua Russaw from the Crimson Tide on a visit, per a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 21
Alabama values consistency over ‘flashes’ from James Smith
There’s no question why Alabama fans are excited about James Smith. There aren’t many 6-foot-3, 297-pound defensive tackles who have the athleticism to chase down opposing quarterbacks on the perimeter.
College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / October 20
What I Noticed in the Crimson Tide's Win Over Tennessee, James Smith Has Potential For Dominance
- The Alabama Crimson Tide knocked off the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday to remain unbeaten in SEC play and avenge last season's loss in Knoxville. The Crimson Tide leaned on a raucous home atmosphere, strong quarterback play and game-changing defensive plays to defeat the Volunteers.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / September 30
The defensive lineman Alabama will lean on with James Smith missing first half vs. Vanderbilt
Edric Hill looks ready to step up for Alabama with James Smith set to miss the first half of the Vanderbilt game. Smith will miss the first half after getting ejected for targeting against Georgia.
College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 22
Alabama DL expected to be ready to go against Florida State
Alabama football has been working James Smith back into the fold throughout fall camp after he was limited in the spring and in the Crimson Tide’s recent scrimmages.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 20
Everything Kane Wommack Said After Alabama's 17th Day of Fall Camp
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack spoke to media members on Wednesday morning, following the conclusion of the Crimson Tide's 17th practice of fall camp.
College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 20
Kane Wommack excited about DL who can ‘generate havoc in backfield’
Kane Wommack is just as excited about James Smith as many Alabama football fans are. The former five-star is expected to be an impactful player for the Crimson Tide on defense in the upcoming season.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / August 20
Will Alabama Football Have James Smith Ready for Season Opener?
- Alabama kicks off its season in 11 days against the Florida State Seminoles. The Crimson Tide is debuting several new starters as the new season kicks off but one potential starter has been in and out of the lineup in fall camp after dealing with a minor injury.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 16
Alabama football OL misses second scrimmage with concussion, DL held out
Alabama football held James Smith and Jaeden Roberts out of its second scrimmage. Both players were also held out of the first scrimmage. Roberts is going through concussion protocol, and Smith is working back to being full go after being limited in the spring.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / August 7
A+ offseason has former 5-Star ready to break out for Alabama
Alabama football’s defensive lineman, James Smith is poised to have a bigger impact in 2025 for the Crimson Tide, and it is a result of the changes he has made on and off the field.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 13
Potential breakout Alabama DL making his mark: ‘I don’t think he realizes how much of an impact he is’
James Smith has many Alabama football fans excited about his potential ahead of his third season with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Smith is a junior for the Alabama Crimson Tide and a former five-star prospect.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 7
Kane Wommack believes Alabama DL will take more of a ‘central role’ in 2025
Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was asked during Friday’s session with the media about some of the players that stood out to him along the interior of the defensive line.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 31, 2024
Carver High School connection has a bright future for Alabama’s defense
The University of Alabama has two players on defense growing to be potential closers on defense. Alabama fans were overjoyed to grab the Carver High School connection (Montgomery, Ala.) in the 2023 recruiting class, but both have started making their presence felt in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 30, 2024
Former Carver High standouts continue to improve, provide valuable depth for Tide defense
A pair of former five-star prospects and Carver High School standouts are beginning to have an impact on Alabama’s defense this season. Redshirt freshman Qua Russaw and sophomore James Smith have continued to improve and earn more meaningful snaps as a result.
Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / October 15, 2024
Why veteran DL Tim Smith sees huge potential in this former 5-star for Alabama
Alabama football has three players with “Smith” for its last name on defense, including two on its defensive line. Tim Smith, a former five-star, is a fifth-year senior.
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