Only a day after a prominent Alabama Crimson Tide offensive player entered the NCAA transfer portal, a notable name on defense has now done the same, as safety DeVonta Smith announced his intentions Saturday afternoon.
Smith, a redshirt junior, had spent each of the first four seasons of his college career at Alabama.
A former four-star prospect from the 2021 recruiting class, Smith did not see much in-game action aside from special teams during the 2021-23 seasons, but did however enjoy a breakout 2024 campaign this fall. Across 12 games in which he was a starter in Alabama’s secondary, Smith compiled 30 tackles with one TFL, five PD, and a forced fumble.
Over his Alabama career, Smith has a combined stat line of 36 tackles, one TFL, five PD, and one forced fumble from 2021-24.
Smith is now transfer portal entry No. 13 for Alabama so far this cycle, as well as the first entrant at the safety position.
Alabama cornerback DeVonta Smith has entered the transfer portal, @On3sports has learned.
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— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 14, 2024