Notre Dame Signs Alabama Grad Transfer DB DeVonta Smith

It appears Notre Dame is on the board with Transfer Portal recruiting as Pete Nakos of ON3 has reported former Alabama defensive back DeVonta Smith has signed with the Fighting Irish. 

A separate source also confirmed to ISD that Smith has signed with Notre Dame. 

Smith, a graduate transfer, was a priority recruit for Notre Dame in the 2021 recruiting class before signing with Alabama. 

The 6-foot, 205-pounder is projected to play nickel and has tallied 34 tackles, five passes defended and one forced fumble over the last two seasons with the Crimson Tide. 

In 2024, Smith played 412 snaps and finished with a PF grade of 71.5, which was ninth highest on the Alabama defense of those who played over 200 snaps. Of those 421 snaps, 340 were played in the nickel. 

Notre Dame has gone to the portal for the nickel position frequently and had great success as Thomas Harper and Jordan Clark have been significant successes the last two seasons.

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