3James Smith
DT · SR/TR
4-SRTRANSFER
Alabama → Ohio State
Alabama → Ohio StateCurrent depth chart
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Bio
James Smith is a 6'2", 314-pound defensive tackle from Montgomery, Alabama, who transferred to Ohio State after three seasons at Alabama. As a freshman in 2023, he appeared in nine games and recorded two tackles along with a fumble recovery across 76 snaps. His sophomore year in 2024 saw increased production with 13 appearances, 20 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sacks in 325 snaps. In 2025, Smith started 12 of 15 games, compiling 28 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks while logging 452 snaps on the defensive line and special teams. From Montgomery, AL.
James Smith started 12 of 15 games in 2025 and appeared in 15.
Player information
ClassSeniorHeight6'3"Weight306 lbHometownMontgomery, ALRecruiting5 · No. 27 national · 2023 classConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolAlabamaTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
2
TACKLES
1
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
ALABAMA2023 – 2025
OHIO STATE2026 — present
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