Alabama signed 22 of its 26 commitments during the early signing period on Wednesday. To give fans a chance to get to know the newest Crimson Tide members, we are doing a series of overviews with each of the 2020 signees.
Next up on the list, top 100 prospect Tim Smith.
Tim Smith, Defensive Tackle
Hometown: Sebastian (Fla.)
High school: Sebastian River
Size: 6-4, 320
247Sports composite ranking: 4-star / No. 85 overall / No. 7 DT
Rivals ranking: 4-star / No. 70 overall / No. 5 DT
Commitment date: Aug. 7, 2019
Signing date: Dec. 18, 2019
Where does he fit in? Despite being a top 100 recruit in the 2020 class, Smith’s name doesn’t get mentioned enough when it comes to big-time additions to the Alabama roster.
At 6-foot-4, 320 pounds, the Florida native is a force on the interior of the defensive line, but he’s also surprisingly athletic for a guy his size. In the Tide’s three-man front, Smith has the ability to play every position effectively, which should give him a chance to earn early playing time.
There will be significant competition, as Alabama’s 2019 defensive line class is both talented and now experienced, but Smith is the type of player who is capable of handling early reps.
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