Portal Scouting Notes | Devonta Smith

Notre Dame’s staff has done a tremendous job identifying smart, talented defensive backs in the transfer portal. Thomas Harper, Jordan Clark, and Rod Heard II weren’t headliners in terms of hype, but they all ended up being key contributors and great fits in Notre Dame’s defense.

Former Alabama DB DeVonta Smith is in the exact same mold as those players. He’s a physical, energetic slot defender who started at nickel for Alabama in 2024.