Alabama starting defensive lineman James Smith enters transfer portal

Alabama Starting Defensive Lineman Entering Transfer Portal

In-state junior James Smith becomes the 17th player to move on from the Crimson Tide.

Alabama loses another defensive starter to transfer portal

James Smith, who played for Carver High School, spent three seasons with Alabama football.

Alabama starting defensive lineman James Smith enters transfer portal

James Smith played 37 games for the Tide over three seasons.

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Alabama loses another starting defensive player to the transfer portal

Alabama defensive lineman James Smith has decided to enter the transfer portal, according to a report. That’s per 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer. As the report notes, Smith is a former 5-star recruit who made a big impact on Alabama‘s defense during the 2025 season. He recorded 26 tackles and 2.5 sacks during the most recent campaign. Alabama starting defensive lineman James Smith has entered the transfer portal, @chris_hummer and I ha…

Alabama DL James Smith enters NCAA transfer portal

Smith, a junior, played in all 15 of the Crimson Tide’s games during the 2025-26 season and was in the starting lineup for 12 of them.