**Four-Star Derick Smith Flips Commitment**
The University of Alabama has faced another setback in recruiting as four-star athlete Derick Smith has decommitted and committed to the Auburn Tigers. According to Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports, Smith, who is ranked as the No. 2 athlete nationally and No. 7 in Alabama by On3, made this switch after a significant recruiting weekend across the state.
Smith, hailing from Selma, Alabama, originally committed to Alabama in March of this year. He also received offers from Georgia, Ole Miss, LSU, and other programs. During his junior year at Southside, Smith played primarily as a running back and safety, with additional roles at quarterback and linebacker. He amassed 2,523 offensive yards, 23 total touchdowns, and recorded 74 tackles and 11 sacks on defense.
Following “Big Cat Weekend,” another significant commitment shift occurred as four-star defensive lineman Antonio Coleman also moved his commitment from Alabama to Auburn.
Here’s a snapshot of Alabama’s current 2025 recruiting class:
– Dijon Lee – 5-star CB
– Keelon Russell – 5-star QB
– Caleb Cunningham – 5-star WR
– Ty Haywood – 5-star OT
– Justin Hill – 4-star EDGE
– Kaleb Edwards – 4-star TE
– Darrell Johnson – 4-star LB
– Chuck McDonald III – 4-star CB
– Dawson Merritt – 4-star LB
– Jackson Lloyd – 4-star OT
– Micah DeBose – 4-star OL
– Anthony Rogers – 4-star RB
– Michael Carroll – 4-star OL
– Jaedon Harmon – 4-star LB
– Mal Waldrep – 3-star OL
– Abduall Sanders Jr. – 3-star LB
– Lotzier Brooks – 3-star WR
– Luke Metz – 3-star LB
– London Simmons – 3-star DL
– Alex Asparuhov – Punter
– Peter Notaro – Kicker
