The tight end position is getting consistent love within the Alabama offense, and no one is appreciating this more than Irv Smith Jr. Hailing from New Orleans, La., his success has come on the heels of former Crimson Tide star, O.J. Howard – a first-round pick in the 2017 draft.
Listed at 6-foot-4 and 241 pounds, Smith has benefitted from having offensive coordinator Michael Locksley, quarterbacks’ coach Dan Enos, and co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers’ coach Josh Gattis together in helping to create the nation’s most feared offensive powerhouse.
In an ocean of run-pass options and deep passes, defenses have left both the middle of the field and the perimeter accessible to Smith.