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Former Alabama DB Eddie Smith has transferred to Illinois

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Stephen M. Smith
January 21, 2021

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Eddie Smith has found a new home in college football.

After spending three years at the University of Alabama, the former three-star in the 2018 recruiting cycle has transferred and committed to the University of Illinois. Smith, a native of Slidell, La., was a core special teams player for the Crimson Tide that possessed versatility in the defensive secondary. However, he did not get the opportunity to break into the starting rotation.

Thank God for another opportunity #Committed #illini pic.twitter.com/Wcnu2CVeSY

— Gods Gift ???? (@_15ive) January 21, 2021

With the talent the Tide recruited in this class, Smith chose to find a spot elsewhere.

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The 6-foot, 196-pounder is now in the Big Ten.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith

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