James Smith plays as a defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He is a native of Montgomery, Alabama, and began his football career at Carver High School. Smith is rated as a five-star recruit by ESPN and On3. He is labeled as the No. 1 player in Alabama and the No. 8 overall recruit by On3. Smith is also the No. 18 prospect in the nation and the No. 2 defensive lineman in Alabama as per Rivals. James Smith earned an invitation to participate in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game for his remarkable high school career. Smith received offers from programs such as Auburn, Georgia, and Florida State but he decided to commit to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
James Smith began his collegiate football career in 2023 joining the Alabama Crimson Tide. Although he was redshirted as a freshman, he played nine games in his first season for the Crimson Tide. His first game was against Middle Tennessee, where he registered his first-ever collegiate tackle. Throughout the season, Smith was used as a rotational defensive lineman, accumulated two total tackles, and recovered a fumble in a game against USF. Smith was pivotal in SEC matches against Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and LSU. In 2024, Smith has made five tackles, two quarterback hurries, and a pass breakup. Smith against Western Kentucky made three tackles, broke up two passes, and also tackled down the top quarterback.
In 2024, during a season opener match against Western Kentucky, he recorded three tackles and contributed with one quarterback pressure. Throughout the season, playing in all 11 games, Smith recorded 16 tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-2 yards), making four quarterback hurries and two pass breakups.
James Smith 40-time
James Smith's 40-yard dash time is 4.88 seconds, as mentioned on his NFLDraftBuzz profile. His player rating is 86.4 out of 100 and he is ranked at the 7th position in the defensive line players of college football, as reported by NFLDraftBuzz, as of December 2024.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.88 s |
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James Smith's Physical Attributes
| Age | 19 years old (April 7, 2005) |
| Weight | 296 lbs (or 134 kg) |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in ( 1.91 m) |
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James Smith Age
James Smith is 19 years old, as of 2024. He was born on April 7, 2005, in Montgomery City, Alabama.
James Smith Height
James Smith's Height is 6 feet 3 in (or 1.91 meters), as per his Alabama Crimson Tide player profile.
James Smith Weight
James Smith's weight is 296 pounds (or 134 kg).
FAQ's on James Smith
A. James Smith attended Carver High School.
A. James Smith weighs 6 ft 3 in ( or 1.91 m).
A. James Smith was born in Montgomery, Alabama.
A. James Smith plays as a defensive lineman.
