Top 10 Alabama HS football players in Class of 2025
3. Derick Smith, Ath, Southside
Smith is one of the most talented all-around players in Alabama鈥檚 senior class and does a little bit of everything at Southside. The four-star recruit and top-100 prospect in the Class of 2025 lined up at multiple positions for the Panthers last year, carrying the ball 65 times for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns. Smith was also a standout as a receiver on the offensive side of the ball, making 46 receptions for 1,487 yards and another 14 scores. Meanwhile, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete also shined on the defensive end for Southside, making over 100 tackles while also recording a pick-six in 2023. Smith, who recently flipped his college commitment from Alabama to Auburn, will be one of the most electrifying players in the state again in 2024 before eventually looking to carve out a role with the Tigers.
Some highlights of four-star ATH Derick Smith out of Southside Selma. Smith flipped his commitment from Alabama to Auburn.
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