Alabama Football: Top National Signing Day Targets

2. Devonta Smith, 4-star WR (Amite, LA)

Devonta Smith is another 4-star wide receiver target the Alabama Crimson Tide have eyes on. Smith is rated the 64th prospect nationally and the ninth best wide receiver, according to 247 Sports.

The Louisiana native has LSU and Alabama in a recruiting battle but all signs point to Alabama having the lead. Smith has had a busy January, however. He visited the LSU Tigers on January 13. The Florida State Seminoles got a visit on January 15. The Alabama Crimson Tide got a visit on January 20. A week later, he took an official visit to Miami on January 27.

Smith has been as busy as some of his recruiters on his own recruiting trail. For the most part, it looks like he’s enjoying it. His top three schools, Miami, LSU, and Alabama, are all on equal ground. 

Smith was a standout in this year’s annual Army Bowl. He had the longest play from scrimmage for the West squad with a 39-yard reception. He was mere inches from breaking for a touchdown.

The relationships Smith has built at Alabama may play a role. He’s close with defensive back Shyheim Carter, who went to Kentwood High School, a team Smith played regularly in high school. But LSU’s pitch has a whole other tune.

“Come be different and come to LSU,” Smith said. “Be different. Don’t go places where they talk about throwing the ball. Here, it’s opening up. It’s opening up.”

Smith will make a decision on National Signing Day.