Overview
- Smothers committed after a Jan. 4 visit to Tuscaloosa, confirming the decision on Instagram and to On3 late Monday.
- He rushed for 939 yards and six touchdowns on 160 carries in 2025 and added 37 receptions for 189 yards and a score.
- Across his time at NC State and Oklahoma, he has 1,552 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
- He is rated among the top transfer prospects, including No. 4 overall and the No. 2 running back by On3.
- The commitment came the same day leading rusher Jam Miller declared for the NFL Draft, with the transfer portal window open through Jan. 16.