Stories By Stephen M. Smith
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoSTEPHEN’S REPORT—Alabama Pro Day Grades
Offensive Skill Players WR DeAndrew White—Overall [A] Summary: DeAndrew White’s NFL Draft stock continues to rise. He followed up a productive...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoAlabama Football: NFL Free Agency
Tuesday provided nothing but madness, as marquee names were on the move during free agency in the National Football League. Ndamukong Suh,...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoChris Black, The time is now
Alabama returns talent, but it will lack experience at the wide receiver position in 2015. Former receiver Amari Cooper accounted for...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoTrey DePriest, Xzavier Dickson—2015 NFL Draft
Former Alabama linebackers Trey DePriest and Xzavier Dickson will return to Tuscaloosa Wednesday for Alabama’s pro day. DePriest was invited to...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago2015 NFL Draft: Top 5 Fullbacks
Balanced fullbacks are rare in the National Football League. Some mainly excel at blocking, while others can do a little of...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoMark Ingram—NFL Free Agency
Running back Pierre Thomas, a 7-year veteran, was released by the New Orleans Saints Wednesday. He recorded 222 rushing yards and...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoJulio Jones—Collecting Recognition
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is a star in the National Football League. He’s been a consistent play maker, dating...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoEddie Jackson, Fending off competition
2014 was feast or famine for Alabama’s cornerback Eddie Jackson. He made some plays, but struggled against elite competition. His 41...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago2015 NFL Draft, Top 5 free safeties and sleepers
The 2015 NFL Draft will be littered with talent in the secondary. Cornerbacks and strong safeties are important, but the last...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago2015 NFL Draft: Top 5 strong safeties and sleepers
Solid cornerbacks and safeties usually come at a premium, but the 2015 NFL Draft will script a new chapter. Like receivers...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago2015 NFL Draft, Top 10 Running Backs
Tennessee Titans running back Bishop Sankey was the first back taken in the 2014 NFL Draft. He was the 54th overall...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago2015 NFL Draft—Top 10 Quarterbacks
1983 and 2012 were two important years in the NFL Draft. Both showcased much depth and talent at the quarterback position....
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years ago2015 NFL Draft: Top 10 wide receivers
Fans will gather inside the Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) for the 2015 NFL Draft on Apr.30-May 2, 2015. NFL owners, general...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoReuben Foster, Dillon Lee—Who sees more field time in 2015?
2014 saw flashes of potential from Alabama linebackers Reuben Foster and Dillon Lee, yet an injury bug continues to haunt both...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoFreddie Roach, Return to Tuscaloosa
Alabama players turned coaches has become a trend in Tuscaloosa. According to numerous media sites, including al.com and 247 sports, former...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoO.J. Howard—A safety valve
A new quarterback will be unveiled at Alabama in 2015. It returns a roster littered with talented receivers, but not a...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoJarran Reed, Anchoring the Line
Alabama returns a solid defensive line next season, despite graduating Brandon Ivory. Defensive tackle Jarran Reed was a huge contributor in...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoSTEPHEN’S REPORT: NFL Combine Grades
Landon Collins—Overall [A] Summary: Landon Collins turned heads in 2012 when he chose Alabama over LSU. Three years hasn’t provided a...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoSTEPHEN’S REPORT: NFL Combine Grades
Amari Cooper—Overall [A] Summary: Amari Cooper wowed NFL scouts Saturday. He finished among the top 10 in the 40-yard dash, posting...
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Alabama Football News
/ 10 years agoT.J. Yeldon, NFL combine breakdown
More work was provided for offensive linemen and tight ends, as Friday witnessed both groups showcase speed in the 40-yard dash....