Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack was asked during Friday’s session with the media about some of the players that stood out to him along the interior of the defensive line. The first player that Wommack mentioned was redshirt sophomore James Smith.
“I think you saw guys that started taking steps in the bowl game against Michigan,” Wommack said, “I thought certainly James Smith had a great game and is going to take more of a central role for us moving forward.”
Wommack did not specify what he meant by ‘central role.’ However, I think it is fair to assume that it means Smith will see more opportunities up front for the Crimson Tide during the 2025 season.