Eddie Smith

Position:
DB
Height:
6-0
Weight:
196
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Slidell, La.
High School:
Salmen

Redshirt Sophomore (2020)

Gave UA with a versatile defender that could play multiple positions in the secondary ... worked in two games as a sophomore. Mississippi State: Saw time against the Bulldogs. Kentucky: Earned minutes in the matchup with the Wildcats.

Sophomore (2019)

Saw time in one game as a sophomore ... redshirted at season's end. New Mexico State: Played against the Aggies but did not collect any stats.

Freshman (2018)

Built a role on special teams for UA ... played in six games for the Tide ... saw his first career action against Louisiana and followed with playing time against Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, The Citadel and Oklahoma.

High School and Personal Data

An outstanding defensive back prospect who possesses excellent versatility, explosiveness and ball skills ... a three-star prospect who garnered interest from across the country ... ranked as the No. 27 cornerback by 247Sports and the No. 11 player in the state of Louisiana ... the No. 42 cornerback in the 247Composite and the No. 15 player in Louisiana ... rated as the 47th cornerback back by Rivals.com and the No. 17 player in Louisiana ... ESPN's No. 61 cornerback ... earned honorable mention 4A All-State honors by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association ... registered 29 tackles with three interceptions and a forced fumble as a senior while adding 35 receptions for 628 yards and nine touchdowns on the offensive side of the ball ... had 30 tackles in 2016 as a junior with two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown on defense with 11 catches for 275 yards and five scores on offense ... played for head coach Jerry Leonard at Salmen High School in Slidell, La. ... chose Alabama over Missouri, Mississippi State and Tennessee in the SEC along with Arizona State and TCU.