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James Smith is back in Alabama after transferring from G.W. Carver High School in Montgomery, Ala., to IMG Academy. At the time, Smith said "business- and experience-wise," the move made sense for him. However, he returned back to Alabama and is now one of the top overall prospects in the state. Smith plans on majoring in engineering in college. He lists basketball as his hobby. His father, Charles, is a firefighter. His mother, Malecia Smith, works as a beautician. Smith’s sibling is Jaylen.

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Georgia found itself on a roll in its opening possession of the second half against Alabama. However, momentum stopped for a brief moment due to a

Alabama defensive lineman James Smith was back at practice Tuesday after previously missing time due to an undisclosed injury.

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Alabama defensive lineman James Smith ejected for targeting, to miss first half vs. Vanderbilt

Alabama is expected to be without veteran defensive tackle Tim Keenan to open the season.  Keenan, a fifth-year senior, suffered an ankle injury

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Where Alabama could turn at defensive tackle after Tim Keenan's injury

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer hadn’t talked to reporters since his weekend statement about Jam Miller’s injury. DeBoer announced

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Injury Updates: Kalen DeBoer shares latest on Jam Miller, Jaeden Roberts, James Smith

Alabama defensive lineman James Smith was back at practice Tuesday after previously missing time due to an undisclosed injury. Crimson Tide defensive

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James Smith injury update: Kane Wommack reveals latest on Alabama DL

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Just 10 days out from Alabama football's season opener against Florida State, the Crimson Tide has two important pieces on its

Alabama DL James Smith (Gary Cosby Jr. / USA TODAY) and LB Deontae Lawson (UA Athletics)

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Kane Wommack provides update on two recovering Alabama defenders

For a second week in a row, Alabama scrimmaged without two projected starters.  Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer revealed after Saturday’s second

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Two Alabama linemen miss second straight scrimmage due to injuries

Kalen DeBoer saw his team scrimmage for the second time on Saturday. As usual, injuries did play a role in determining who was out there on the

Jaeden Roberts injury update: Kalen DeBoer reveals severity for Alabama OL after second scrimmage

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Alabama football held its ninth practice of fall camp on Saturday morning at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium, which also

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Kalen DeBoer gives update on two players held out of first preseason scrimmage

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – James Smith played in all 13 of Alabama’s games last season, but the then-sophomore saved his best performance for last. Against

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A more mature James Smith looking to build off strong bowl performance ahead of Year 3

ATLANTA – One of the main points of emphasis for the Alabama defense this offseason is to apply more pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Last year,

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These Alabama pass rushers are standing out ahead of 2025 season

The countdown has returned. BamaOnLine is breaking down Alabama’s top 25 most important players ahead of the Crimson Tide’s fast-approaching

Alabama's Top 25 Most Important Players for 2025: No. 13

A top priority for Alabama’s defense ahead of the 2025 college football season is to apply more pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Last year, the

Alabama DL Tim Keenan

Trainer on Alabama DL potential: 'This could be one of the best years they've had'

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s interior defensive line is a position of interest this spring.  The Crimson Tide welcomed back eight defensive linemen

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Which Alabama interior D-linemen are stepping up this spring?

Spring practice brings a sense of hope and optimism but there is always a downside. Injuries keep players out throughout the next few months with

Alabama injury updates: Kalen DeBoer shares long list of absences entering spring

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama football will be without several players this spring.  Second-year head coach Kalen DeBoer provided a lengthy injury

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Double-digit Alabama players either out or limited this spring, DeBoer says

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — There's talent all over the Alabama football roster, and some of that talent is able to see the field earlier than others. Former

Alabama coaches 'proud' of young DL James Smith's growth

During last year's fall camp, I put together an article projecting what Alabama's defensive line rotation could look like in 2022. Over the past six

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Projecting what Alabama's DL rotation might look like in 2023

BamaOnLine will spend these summer months breaking down the position groups on Alabama’s 2023 roster leading up to the start of preseason camp. We

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Position Week: Five offseason questions for Alabama's defensive linemen

On Friday afternoon, news came down that Alabama defensive lineman Jamil Burroughs would be entering the transfer portal after three seasons in

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Two Alabama DL who benefit from the Jamil Burroughs departure

Alabama’s entire 2023 signing class is now on campus. The early enrollees are beyond settled in, and the summer arrivals are learning the ropes,

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Five Alabama freshmen who could make instant impacts in 2023

Alabama is just under two weeks removed from its annual A-Day Game, which saw the Crimson team come away with a 30-21 victory over the White squad.

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Post-spring depth chart projections for Alabama's defensive front

Alabama is now less than a week away from taking the field in front of fans for the first time since its 45-20 victory over Kansas State in the Sugar

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Alabama football: Five new arrivals generating buzz this spring

During last year's fall camp, we wrote an article projecting what Alabama's defensive line rotation might look like in 2022. Over the past six years,

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Projecting Alabama's 2023 defensive line rotation (Spring edition)

Alabama is gearing up to start spring practice on Monday. With all the turnover, there won’t be a shortage of storylines happening either. The

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