2024 Football Roster
Tim Smith
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 314
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Gifford, Fla.
- High School:
- Sebastian River
2024
A veteran presence in the Tide's defensive line group, starting all 13 games ... accumulated 35 tackles, including 3.5 for loss (-10 yards) and two sacks (-9 yards) ... also registered five quarterback hurries, a fumble recovery and one pass breakup ... selected to the Outland Trophy Watch List, presented annually to the nation's top interior player on offense or defense ... named a defensive (power) player of the week by the Alabama coaches for his efforts against South Carolina. Western Kentucky: Recorded one tackle in his start against the Hilltoppers. USF: Put together a huge night ... totaled five stops, including half a tackle for loss, to go with two quarterback hurries. Wisconsin: Totaled three tackles against the Badgers. Georgia: Contributed one tackle and a quarterback hurry in the top-five matchup. Vanderbilt: Posted three stops against the Commodores. South Carolina: Recorded four tackles, including one sack (-8 yards). Tennessee: Contributed three stops in Knoxville. Missouri: Finished with three tackles on the day. LSU: Recovered a key fumble late in the second quarter to end the Tiger scoring drive and set up a Tide touchdown before half ... also tallied one quarterback hurry and a pass breakup on the night. Mercer: Provided pressure up front against the Bears. Oklahoma: Recorded four stops on the night. Auburn: Registered one tackle and a quarterback hurry in the Iron Bowl. Michigan: Put together a standout performance up front against the Wolverines ... registered seven tackles, including two for loss (-2 yards) and one sack (-1 yard).
2023
Contributed in all 14 games with 10 starts ... totaled 31 tackles, including two sacks (-7 yards), to go with a quarterback hurry. Middle Tennessee: Rotated up front against the Blue Raiders. Texas: Totaled three tackles in the top-15 matchup. USF: Started against the Bulls ... ranked second on the Tide defense with nine total tackles. Ole Miss: Provided pressure up the middle all day ... recorded three tackles, including 1.5 sacks (-6 yards) ... helped limit the Rebels to only 10 points. Mississippi State: Got the start up front in Starkville. Texas A&M: Notched three tackles and a quarterback hurry in his start against the Aggies. Arkansas: Made the start on Homecoming, finishing with two tackles. Tennessee: Recorded one tackle in his start against the Vols. LSU: Posted one tackle on the night. Kentucky: Finished with one tackle, including half a sack (-1 yard). Chattanooga: Totaled one stop on Senior Day. Auburn: Recorded three tackles in his start against the Tigers. Georgia: Contributed three total tackles ... helped the Tide limit the Bulldogs to only 78 yards rushing for the afternoon. Michigan: Notched one tackle in his start in the Rose Bowl.
2022
Made an impact up front during his third season, playing in all 13 games with seven starts ... recorded 20 tackles, including two tackles for loss (-6 yards) and one sack (-4 yards). Utah State: Made the start against the Aggies but did not record any stats. Texas: Got the start in Austin ... helped the Tide defense limit UT to only 79 yards rushing. ULM: Notched one tackle against the Warhawks. Vanderbilt: Recorded two tackles in the SEC opener. Arkansas: Totaled five tackles, including half a sack (-3 yards), on the day. Texas A&M: Finished with one tackle. Tennessee: Rotated along the defensive line in Knoxville. Mississippi State: Made the start against the Bulldogs ... recorded two tackles on the night. LSU: Put together and strong outing against the Tigers ... finished with three tackles, including one for loss (-2 yards) and half a sack (-1 yard). Ole Miss: Recorded four tackles in the start in Oxford. Austin Peay: Contributed one tackle, including half a stop for loss (-1 yard), against the Governors. Auburn: Made the start along the defensive line in the Iron Bowl pairing. Kansas State: Totaled one tackle in his start against the Wildcats.
2021
Expanded his minutes in year two, playing in all 15 games with two starts ... recorded 24 tackles, including four for loss (-8 yards) and half a sack (-1 yard) to go with a pass breakup. Miami: Made an impact in the middle, recording two tackles, including one for a loss (-1 yard). Mercer: Recorded a pair of tackles along the defensive front. Florida: Finished with three tackles against the Gators, including half a sack (-1 yard). Southern Miss: Exited the game early due to injury. Ole Miss: Registered four tackles in the Tide’s SEC home opener. Texas A&M: Made an impact in the middle, totaling two tackles, including one for loss (-2 yards). Mississippi State: Saw time along the defensive front. Tennessee: Recorded one tackle against the Volunteers. LSU: Notched one tackle on the night. New Mexico State: Contributed one sack (-3 yards) and a pass breakup against the Aggies. Arkansas: Made his first career start, totaling one tackle on the day. Auburn: Got the starting nod for a second straight game ... finished with two tackles. Georgia: Posted a career-high five tackles in Atlanta, including half a stop for a loss (-1 yard). Cincinnati: Rotated in along the defensive front but did not record any stats. Georgia: Came off the bench for snaps along line in the CFP National Championship.
2020
Excelled in practice during his rookie season to earn a more significant role as the season wore on ... recorded 14 total tackles, including 2.5 for loss (-10 yards) and one sack (-8 yards) ... added a quarterback hurry, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Georgia: Rotated in along the line for his first collegiate playing time. Tennessee: Recorded three tackles against the Vols. Mississippi State: Made a significant impact in his time on the field ... forced a fumble and recovered the loose ball for the Tide ... added one tackle on the night. Kentucky: Continued his solid play up front ... finished with three total tackles, including one for loss (-2 yards). Auburn: Put together another impressive game, recording two tackles and adding a quarterback pressure ... helped limit the Tigers to a lowly 2.9 yards per carry average and 120 total yards rushing. LSU: Finished with one tackle on the night. Arkansas: Posted a big day in Fayetteville, finishing with three tackles, including 1.5 for loss (-8 yards) and one sack (-8 yards). Florida: Recovered a fumble to put the Tide inside the Gator 10-yard line for an eventual field goal ... also helped clog up the middle as the defense held UF to just 54 rushing yards on the night. Notre Dame: Totaled one tackle in the Rose Bowl. Ohio State: Added pressure up the middle against the Buckeyes.
High School and Personal Data
A talented defensive tackle in the 2020 cycle ... a four-star prospect that ranked 136th nationally on the 247Composite, the No. 11 defensive tackle and the No. 21 player in Florida ... ranked No. 70 in the Rivals100 and the No. 5 defensive tackle nationally ... Rivals also ranked Smith as the No. 12 player in the state of Florida ... 168th on the ESPN300 ... also listed as ESPN's No. 14 defensive tackle, the No. 74 player in the Southeast Region and the 25th-ranked player in the state ... 247Sports rated him as 288th nationally, the No. 22 tackle and the No. 39 player in Florida ... a four-star prospect who was rated as the No. 11 defensive tackle and No. 130 player in the country by PrepStar ... selected to the magazine's Top 150 Dream Team as well ... recorded 62 tackles with 32 for loss and 10 sacks as a senior ... added four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2019 ... coached by Tyrone Perry at Sebastian River High School ... chose the Crimson Tide over Clemson, Florida, Georgia and Miami.
