Justin Smith

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I am the Director of Recruiting & Managing Editor for Touchdown Alabama (@Tdalabamamag) Host of Alabama recruiting show “The Process.” (UA & Hatch Alumnus)

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Alabama freshman QB and early enrollee Jett Thomalla getting his first taste of Alabama practice.

Alabama RB signee Ezavier Crowell Ezavier Crowell breaks free and destroys defender at goal line for 6.

Alabama WR coach JaMarcus Shephard soaking in the field rush.

Alabama transfer portal DB addition Cam Calhoun flashing smooth movement in coverage at spring practice No. 2.

Corey Howard at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds is definitely one of the reasons Kane Wommack refers to getting early enrollees on campus to Christmas Day. BIG freshman with a lot of potential.

Alabama RB Kevin Riley ‘got another step to him right now,’ per Ryan Grubb. The Tuscaloosa native has added weight. Grubb feels what he an Hill are adding to the Tide’s RB room is ‘really different’ this spring.

Alabama 5-Star RB signee Ezavier Crowell Ezavier Crowell biggest run of the day got called back for holding, but yet another dynamic run by the signee.

Alabama football’s new Edge defender Desmond Umeozulu getting pressure on the quarterback off a stunt.

Prattville 6-foot-5 4-Star WR Deshawn Hall Deshawn Hall has Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and Tennessee in Top 7.

Alabama 4-Star DB signee Zyan Gibson Zyan “Z17” Gibson working in coverage during the first Alabama All-Star practice.

Alabama freshman WR Lotzeir Brooks flashing a short burst of explosiveness as he looks shifty on day 2 of Spring Practice. Touchdown Alabama

Mississippi 4-Star OL Antonio Berry Antonio Berry 4🌟 has locked in an official with Alabama as the Tide stays in daily contact with him. Berry was a top performer at Under Armour NOLA. More coming to Touchdown Alabama

Alabama freshman OLB Justin Hill fitting right in at 6-foot-3 and 242 pounds in spring practice. Touchdown Alabama

Alabama DB Kool-Aid McKinstry featured in question on Jeopardy! today. Video originally posted on Darrell Barber’s Facebook account.

“It’s about production. We know we gotta be better there.” Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer on parting ways with former OL coach Chris Kapilovic.

“We going in here to take care of business…We going to do some crazy next year.” Alabama 5-Star QB signee Keelon Russell on signing with Alabama with Ryan Williams on IG Live.

Ty Simpson hits Jam Miller to seal up the Alabama win.

BREAKING: 2026 4-Star Edge Jamarion Matthews Jamarion “Juice” Matthews commits to Alabama.

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“Derrick Henry gives a book bag to all the kids that we have at our Nick's Kids luncheon, the first day of fall camp.” Nick Saban on how his former players at Alabama continue to give back to the Nick’s Kids Foundation.

Trent Seaborn and Elijah Haven name recruits they are trying to get to Tuscaloosa: Monshun Sales - 5-Star WR Ismael Camara - 5-Star OL Osani Gayles - 4-Star WR Nigel Newkirk - 4-Star RB Junior James - 4-Star DB

“I’m fired up about that group… I think we got longer. We got bigger. I think we got more athletic.” Kalen DeBoer on Alabama’s returning edge defenders &amp; defensive linemen, along with additions. Touchdown Alabama

“I don't know how you can go into a conference playoff game when you're the No. 1 seed and did all these things throughout the year and playing in this game against one of the top teams in the country as well how that can… keep you out.” DeBoer on Bama playoff hopes.

“And it’s really my fault. I'm looking at the stats. We had too many negative plays…I took four sacks. Like, I can't do that. I got to throw the ball away.” Ty Simpson takes responsibility for hiccups on offense for Alabama vs. Vanderbilt.

Kalen DeBoer asked will he be Alabama’s head coach next season. “Haven't talked with anyone, no plans of talking with anyone.”

Alabama WR Rico Scott is looking like he may be hard to cover this fall. Video via lance717 IG.

First look at Alabama freshman WR Cederian Morgan in Rose Bowl prep. He seemed to have made a smooth transition.

“Put me anywhere on the field, I can do whatever.” Alabama DB Red Morgan is not a fan of getting into doubts about his size as a player who plays much bigger than his listed 6-foot and 189 pounds.

“If I don't play early, it don't matter. I'm just here to keep developing. Hopefully my sophomore year, junior year and senior year I can take over. Alabama freshman RB Ezavier Crowell on potentially playing early in Tuscaloosa. Touchdown Alabama

Alabama freshmen early enrollees (#21) Zyan Gibson and (#29) Jorden Edmonds working at CB in practice on Sunday.

Alabama 5-Star QB signee Keelon Russell Keelon “Dot em” Russell made it look effortlessly on his first drive in the Under Armour All-America Game.

Alabama freshman RB Ezavier Crowell path to early playing time looks wide open. Proven track speed with times of 10.74 and 10.6 in the 100-meter dash, balance and vision as a complete back. Among 5 Tide freshmen in position to eat off portal impact.

TN 2027 6-foot-3 WR Brylan Oduor Brylan Oduor caught my eye at UA Next ATL as a big-body athletic wideout at 205 pounds. Multiple Power 4 offers.

2027 5-Star QB Elijah Haven is now considering Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Georgia. The Crimson Tide remains among his top choices after Nick Sheridan’s departure and Bryan Ellis’ move to QB coach.

Thompson 2027 WR Darion Moseley Darion Moseley 2027 WR was making defensive backs look silly at UA Next ATL.

Alabama 5-Star WR signee Cederian Morgan Cederian “CM1” Morgan⭐️ is catching everything on Day 1 of Alabama-Mississippi All-Star practices.

Alabama 5-Star WR commit Cederian Morgan takes it 80 yards to the house for his first score of the season. 🎥 via BamaPreps

Alabama to host Wetumpka 2028 6-foot-5 ATH Kaleb Ballard Kaleb Ballard this week. His dad Howard Ballard is a former NFL offensive lineman, and he is the younger cousin of Alabama freshman WR, Cederian Morgan. Offers from Auburn, FSU &amp; others.

Alabama freshman DL Jamarion Matthews is among the Tide freshmen I expect to benefit from the portal’s impact on the Tide’s roster. Here is a breakdown of the 5 incoming freshman for the Tide I feel are in position to do so, including Matthews.

“I’m fired up about that group… I think we got longer. We got bigger. I think we got more athletic.” Kalen DeBoer on Alabama’s returning edge defenders & defensive linemen, along with additions. Touchdown Alabama

Alabama to host Wetumpka 2028 6-foot-5 ATH Kaleb Ballard Kaleb Ballard this week. His dad Howard Ballard is a former NFL offensive lineman, and he is the younger cousin of Alabama freshman WR, Cederian Morgan. Offers from Auburn, FSU & others.