2026 Football Roster
Jersey Number 3
James Smith
- Position:
- Defensive Tackle
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 314
- Hometown:
- Montgomery, Ala.
- Last School:
- Carver / Alabama
- Year:
- Senior
Ohio State Overview
• Signed with Ohio State out of the transfer portal in January of 2026 after three seasons at Alabama.
• Has one year of eligibility remaining (including 2026).
At Alabama
• Played a total of 37 games over three seasons at Alabama and had 50 tackles, 10.0 TFL, three sacks and three PBU.
• Collected 28 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks for the Crimson Tide as a junior in 2025.
• Started 12 of Alabama’s 15 games.
• Ranked as the No. 1 interior defensive lineman in the 247Sports transfer portal rankings.
• Appeared in nine games as a freshman and helped Alabama win an SEC championship and make the College Football Playoff.
• Played an increased role the following year; in 13 games, he racked up 20 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and one sack.
More on James
• A five-star recruit by ESPN.com and On3 along with earning the same rating on the 247Composite and On3 Consensus.
• The top defensive line prospect and No. 1 player in Alabama while also being tabbed the No. 8 recruit overall by On3.
• Selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.
• Signed with Ohio State out of the transfer portal in January of 2026 after three seasons at Alabama.
• Has one year of eligibility remaining (including 2026).
At Alabama
• Played a total of 37 games over three seasons at Alabama and had 50 tackles, 10.0 TFL, three sacks and three PBU.
• Collected 28 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks for the Crimson Tide as a junior in 2025.
• Started 12 of Alabama’s 15 games.
• Ranked as the No. 1 interior defensive lineman in the 247Sports transfer portal rankings.
• Appeared in nine games as a freshman and helped Alabama win an SEC championship and make the College Football Playoff.
• Played an increased role the following year; in 13 games, he racked up 20 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and one sack.
More on James
• A five-star recruit by ESPN.com and On3 along with earning the same rating on the 247Composite and On3 Consensus.
• The top defensive line prospect and No. 1 player in Alabama while also being tabbed the No. 8 recruit overall by On3.
• Selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.
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