Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; An official moves Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back DeVonta Smith (8) away from the Auburn Tigers bench after a fight broke out following a play during the second half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama won 28-14. / Gary Cosby Jr.-Imagn Images

It would appear that Notre Dame has made its first addition through the transfer portal for the 2025 season, with reports being that the Irish have landed a commitment from Alabama defensive back Devonta Smith. Both ESPN and On3 are reporting that Notre Dame has landed Smith, who was the starting nickel for Alabama this past season.

Former Alabama football defensive back DeVonta Smith has reportedly found his new college home. Smith will transfer to Notre Dame, according to multiple reports.

On Monday it was reported that DeVonta Smith, a former defensive back for the Alabama Crimson Tide, has used the transfer portal to commit to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Smith, a former 4-Star recruit from LaSalle High School in Cincinnati Ohio,

Before its CFP game against Indiana, Notre Dame landed one of the top players in the transfer portal from Alabama.

Former Alabama cornerback Devonta Smith committed to Notre Dame, according to On3’s Pete Nakos. He entered the portal earlier this week. He spent four seasons with the program. Now Smith, who shares the same name as the former Heisman Trophy winning WR for the Crimson Tide,

Former Alabama defensive back DeVonta Smith will be transferring to Notre Dame. The news was reported by a number of people including On3’s Pete Nakos and 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

Notre Dame is expected to land former Alabama defensive back DeVonta Smith in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports on Monday. The 6-foot, 194-pound Smith signed with Alabama as a four-star recruit in the Class of 2021 out of La Salle High School in Cincinnati (joining the Crimson Tide after the wide receiver DeVonta Smith,