Alabama’s Sixth-Round DL Pick with Elite First-Step Burst and 5-Year Tide Grit
Tim Smith, the Indianapolis Colts’ 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 190), is a 6-4, 306-pound interior defensive lineman whose **elite first-step quickness** and **high-level initial burst** make him a disruptive force against both run and pass. Over five seasons at Alabama (2022–2024), he started 30 of 40 games, tallying **124 tackles, 15 tackles-for-loss, and 6.5 sacks**, including a standout 2024 season with 35 tackles and 2 sacks. A **graduate student** from Gifford, Florida, Smith is known for his **veteran intensity**, **reliable consistency**, and **Nick Saban-era discipline**—he never missed a game due to injury and played with relentless, quiet fire. While not a flash-in-the-pan star, his **durability**, **technical polish**, and **proven ability to win inside** make him a **high-fit, low-risk addition** for teams needing a steady, smart interior presence who can develop into a long-term starter.
