Shutdown cornerback is the latest Crimson Tide pledge.
St. Pius X Catholic (Atlanta, Ga.) cornerback
Geno Smith committed to Alabama today in an announcement held at his school.
Geno Smith is heading to Alabama.
Photo by Tom Lemming
Smith, the nation's No. 18 recruit and No. 2 defensive back chose the Crimson Tide over fellow finalist and rival Auburn, from a pool of dozens of offers.
With the addition of Smith, Alabama jumps to No. 5 in the
team recruiting rankings, giving it the second-strongest class in the SEC behind only Florida.
Michigan, with five Top 100 recruits, retains its hold on the No. 1 spot in the rankings.
Smith joins an already-impressive recruiting class that features standout defenders
Eddie Williams,
Dillon Lee and
Reggie Ragland.
Earlier today, Smith was named a
2011 Preseason All-American, joining Ragland as the only Alabama commits to receive such honors.
