In a surprising turn of events, Smith, a two-way star from Alabama’s Southside High School, has flipped his commitment from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Auburn Tigers. Originally pledging to Alabama on March 10 as a safety, Smith has decided to join the Tigers as a wide receiver following his visit to Auburn during “Big Cat Weekend.”
Smith’s commitment to Auburn makes him the second-highest-ranked recruit in the Tigers’ incoming class, just behind four-star cornerback Blake Woodby, who committed to Auburn on Saturday. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 190 pounds, Smith is a versatile athlete ranked as the fourth-best athlete in his class and the No. 4 prospect in the state of Alabama for the 2025 cycle.
During his junior season at Southside, Smith showcased his talents on both sides of the ball. Offensively, he caught 46 passes for 1,487 yards and 14 receiving touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground with 65 carries for 1,036 yards and nine rushing touchdowns. Defensively, Smith made an impact with 74 total tackles and 11 sacks. His performance has drawn attention from numerous Power 5 programs, offering him opportunities to play on either side of the ball.
Despite his commitment to Alabama as a safety, Smith kept his recruitment open, indicating a preference for playing wide receiver. This shift in preference likely influenced his decision to flip to Auburn, where he can pursue his ambitions as a wide receiver. Smith’s flip comes on the heels of defensive lineman Antonio Coleman’s similar move to Auburn just days earlier. Interestingly, both Smith and Coleman had previously committed to Auburn before flipping to Alabama, only to return to Auburn again.
Smith’s decision adds another layer of excitement and competition to the ongoing rivalry between Auburn and Alabama. The Tigers’ coaching staff and fans are eager to see how Smith’s dynamic skill set will contribute to their offense and bolster their recruiting class.
In other news, Alabama has announced the premiere of its “LANK” documentary this Friday. The documentary, inspired by Jalen Milroe’s phrase “Let A Naysayer Know,” will feature former head coach Nick Saban among others. Saban, who stepped down after 17 years and six national championships, led Alabama to a College Football Playoff berth last season following an early loss to Texas and a victory over Georgia in the SEC Championship Game. The documentary will explore Alabama’s journey and the impact of the “LANK” motto.
With Kalen DeBoer now at the helm, Alabama is determined to prove its doubters wrong once again as they chase another CFP berth. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the “LANK” documentary, anticipating an entertaining and insightful look into the Crimson Tide’s storied program.
As the college football landscape continues to evolve, the rivalry between Auburn and Alabama remains as intense as ever, with recruiting battles and on-field performances keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Smith’s flip and the upcoming “LANK” documentary are just the latest chapters in this ongoing saga.