Coming into National Signing Day on Wednesday, there were rumors that four-star defensive tackle Tim Smith could flip his commitment from Alabama to Florida.
Fortunately for the Crimson Tide, Smith, the nation’s No. 85 player according to the 247Sports composite rankings, decided to stick things out and sign.
Sebastian, Florida defensive tackle Tim Smith, an Alabama commit, announces he will sign with Alabama over Florida. https://t.co/o5RMDNlVyt
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) December 18, 2019
Tim Smith, Welcome to BAMA’S #NEXXTWAVE @Timothy_Smith77#RollTide pic.twitter.com/fweLGmUOT5
— Alabama Football (@AlabamaFTBL) December 18, 2019
The importance of Alabama keeping Smith cannot be overstated. At 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, he’s an extremely powerful, yet athletic, defensive lineman who could be an early contributor in the Tide’s front three.
Alabama hauled in an impressive group of defensive lineman in the 2019 class (DJ Dale, Justin Eboigbe, Byron Young, Ishmael Sophsher and Braylen Ingraham) while adding Smith and Jah-Marien Latham during the early signing period on Wednesday.
Now, if the Tide can just hold on to Jamil Burroughs and Jayson Jones, who could also end up on the offensive line, through February, this could end up being a dominate group before they’re done in Tuscaloosa.
In addition to being the No. 85 overall player, Smith is also listed as the No. 7 defensive tackle and No. 16 player from the state of Florida, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
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