Stephen M. Smith

Stories By Stephen M. Smith

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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Nick Saban continues to praise Bryce Young’s confidence, says Paul Tyson has made “tremendous” improvement

  The first scrimmage for Alabama football this spring will be fun for the quarterbacks. According to Nick Saban, the Crimson Tide’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama’s Brian Branch is the “X factor” in the defensive secondary in spring practice

  After Tuesday’s practice, Nick Saban spoke on the progression of players at cornerback for Alabama football. He is excited to watch...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: WR Xavier Williams

  Spring football returned to the University of Alabama on Friday, March 19. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama freshman, Ga’Quincy McKinstry is ‘picking things up’ at cornerback, per Nick Saban

  Spring practice is starting to unveil one true freshman on defense that is growing for Alabama football. Ga’Quincy McKinstry, a five-star...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  VIDEO: Which quarterback will have the most success in Alabama’s first scrimmage of spring football?

  Alabama football is scheduled to have one of its two scrimmages of spring practice on Friday. Both events at Bryant-Denny Stadium...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Najee Harris showed versatility in his routes for NFL teams at Alabama’s second pro day

  He is as big as a middle linebacker at 230 pounds; however, Najee Harris’ hands and feet make him the most...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: WR Slade Bolden

  Spring football returned to the University of Alabama on Friday, March 19. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Headlines

  / 4 years ago

  Landon Dickerson shows off athleticism with cartwheels and makes Mac Jones laugh at Alabama’s second pro day

  He sustained a serious knee injury in the SEC Championship Game in 2020, but one would not know it upon looking...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Matt Rhea reiterates the strength of DeVonta Smith during Alabama’s second pro day

  He worked with him for one season, but Dr. Matt Rhea knows the make-up of DeVonta Smith. Rhea served as Alabama’s...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Sources: Alabama is targeting Drew Svoboda of Memphis to replace Jay Graham as special teams coach

  Todd Watson is currently filling in to replace Jay Graham at the University of Alabama, but Nick Saban told reporters the...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: WR John Metchie

  Spring football returned to the University of Alabama on Friday, March 19. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Najee Harris will participate in Alabama’s second pro day, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle still deciding per Mac Jones

  When he was not rattling off plays and sets ran by the San Francisco 49ers, Mac Jones spoke on Najee Harris,...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama NFL Draft Prospects

  / 4 years ago

  Mac Jones to the 49ers is becoming more of a possibility as Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch are attending Alabama’s second pro day

  The San Francisco 49ers had a reason for trading up to the No. 3 overall pick for the upcoming NFL Draft....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Former Alabama DL, Jarran Reed headed to Kansas City Chiefs on one-year deal

  Jarran Reed is back on an NFL team. He was released from the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, but the former University...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football Podcasts

  / 4 years ago

  VIDEO: This year’s spring game for Alabama football is critical for its quarterback room

  Last week, Nick Saban told reporters that Bryce Young is ‘a little ahead’ of everyone else in Alabama’s quarterback room. This...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Evan Neal is ‘excited’ to be in a leadership role at Alabama and is ready to work with Doug Marrone

  The University of Alabama loses three veterans from its 2020 offensive line to the NFL Draft, but Evan Neal returns as...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Jay Valai is making a strong impression on Alabama’s cornerbacks, according to Jordan Battle

  In replacing Karl Scott, Jay Valai is starting to fit in at the University of Alabama. As the Crimson Tide’s new...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama in the Pros

  / 4 years ago

  Dolphins are sticking with Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback, trades No. 3 overall pick to 49ers

  Tua Tagovailoa will get a chance to prove he is special for the Miami Dolphins and Alabama football fans are excited....

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: RB Roydell Williams

  Last week, spring football returned to the University of Alabama. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this edition of...

  By Stephen M. Smith
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  Alabama Football News

  / 4 years ago

  Alabama Football 2021 Spring Preview: RB Trey Sanders

  Last week, spring football returned to the University of Alabama. Fans of the Crimson Tide are excited for this edition of...

  By Stephen M. Smith