Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Tua Tagovailoa is very happy the Dolphins took Jaylen Waddle in NFL Draft

  The Miami Dolphins will have two former Alabama football offensive stars running South Beach. Jaylen Waddle was selected No. 6 overall...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Eagles select DeVonta Smith at No. 10 overall in 2021 NFL Draft

  The Heisman Trophy winner for 2020 in college football is off the board. He dominated the Southeastern Conference last season, but...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Denver Broncos select Patrick Surtain II at No. 9 in 2021 NFL Draft

  Patrick Surtain II has fulfilled his dream as a top-10 NFL Draft pick. His father, Patrick Surtain Sr., was taken in...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Dolphins select WR Jaylen Waddle at No. 6 overall in 2021 NFL Draft

  The most electrifying wide receiver in the draft has been selected. Jaylen Waddle provided Alabama football fans with joy in his...

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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Steelers pick up fifth-year option on Minkah Fitzpatrick’s contract

  Before it makes moves in the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business on Tuesday. According to Ian Rapoport...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Mercedes-Benz Stadium should be at full capacity for Alabama-Miami 2021 season opener

  After having reduced stadium capacities in 2020, college football fans will return in massive numbers. RELATED: SEC announces 2021 Media Days schedule...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Daniel Jeremiah says ‘bread crumbs’ are leading him for Mac Jones to land with 49ers

  Who will the San Francisco 49ers draft on Thursday with the No. 3 overall pick: Mac Jones or Trey Lance? The...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Final mock draft for Alabama players heading into the NFL

  Nick Saban is about to see some of his players become multi-millionaires tomorrow night. RELATED: DeVonta Smith is not bothered by his...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama football became more than a sport ten years ago: It was a healing tool

  Before the ink dried on my first article to Touchdown Alabama Magazine, I was a senior at Francis Marion High School....

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  DeVonta Smith is not bothered by his weight, and NFL teams should follow suit

  He will hear his name called early on Thursday night at the NFL Draft, but DeVonta Smith spent time on Good...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Mac Jones embraced the grind of going to Alabama, didn’t want to be ‘given the keys’

  College football is in a different culture. The NCAA transfer portal has allowed athletes to control their futures. If a school...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Legendary basketball analyst Dick Vitale says Mac Jones will be a version of Tom Brady in the NFL

  No one had Mac Jones transitioning from a three-star recruit to a national champion to a potential top-five NFL Draft pick,...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Anonymous NFL Draft scouts ripped Alabama’s Landon Dickerson in evaluation process

  He is one of the main reasons why Alabama football had a perfect season in 2020. Landon Dickerson brought the Crimson...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban explains that “and” and “but” are the two most important words in NFL Draft evaluation process

  People throw stones at Nick Saban’s lack of success in the National Football League; nevertheless, he coached at the highest level...

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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  49ers are down to Mac Jones and Trey Lance for the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft

  The NFL Draft starts Thursday night, and the San Francisco 49ers have narrowed its options to two quarterbacks. According to Ian...

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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  VIDEO: Alabama needs to get its offensive line in order before the 2021 season

  Two weeks ago, fans of Alabama football left Bryant-Denny Stadium pleased with its spring game. The lone negative from the event...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Cornelius Bennett, former Alabama football legend, defends DeVonta Smith before NFL Draft

  When a former legend of Alabama football goes on the defense for another Crimson Tide great, one knows that something serious...

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Chris Braswell’s A-Day performance has created him a role on defense for Alabama

  Nick Saban signed four incredible talents at outside linebacker for Alabama football in 2020, including a trio of five stars. Fans...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  VIDEO: Nick Saban sees huge potential in Ga’Quincy McKinstry at Alabama

  Alabama’s defense had a couple of mental errors in its spring game, but everyone points to Nick Saban chewing out Ga’Quincy...

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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban, Alabama football has a chance to tie the record for most first-round draft picks

  Next week has an opportunity to be special for Nick Saban and the University of Alabama. He will graduate a new...

  By Stephen M. Smith