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Report: NC State RB Hollywood Smothers Flips From Alabama to Texas

Texas seeks backfield reinforcements after recent departures at running back.

Overview

  • On3’s Hayes Fawcett reports that Hollywood Smothers, who committed to Alabama on Jan. 5, has switched his pledge to Texas.
  • The redshirt sophomore logged 939 rushing yards and six touchdowns with 37 receptions for 189 yards in 11 games for NC State in 2025.
  • On3 ranks Smothers No. 27 overall in the transfer portal and the No. 2 running back available this cycle.
  • His move would align with Texas adding former Arizona State back Raleek Brown and incoming recruit Derrek Cooper after Tre Wisner and CJ Baxter entered the portal.
  • The reported flip followed an official visit to Austin and arrives during a portal entry window that remains open through Friday.