Alabama football has had a lot of changes since January, but the team is very excited about the upcoming season.

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Kalen DeBoer and his staff have the Crimson Tide winning on the recruiting trail, but a veteran defensive back is pumped about the current roster for this year. DeVonta Smith, a former four-star in the 2021 recruiting class, is thankful to the 2024 freshmen and their families for sticking around. He is also happy about the 2025 recruits and their families believing what's happening in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Smith made a strong proclamation about this year's team as he feels Alabama will prove naysayers wrong.

Man I’m so happy that recruits and their families are still believing in what we have going on here in Tuscaloosa after all the changes. This year will be special!! 🐘

— 🥀Devonta Smith🥀 (@Prince_Tay_) June 26, 2024

Nick Saban is not the head coach anymore, but the Crimson Tide looks to still roll. Smith assisted the Tide to a Southeastern Conference Championship in 2023, regardless of missing games because of an injury.

He looks forward to providing much needed leadership in the defensive secondary.

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