Social media reacts to Alabama landing top transfer running back

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On Monday night, the Alabama Crimson Tide picked up a massive transfer portal commitment from former NC State running back Hollywood Smothers.

Alabama's second transfer portal commitment this offseason, the addition of Smothers is a massive one due to how the Crimson Tide simply struggled to run the ball during the 2025 campaign, and will now give offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb a caliber of athlete at running back the program has arguably not seen since Jahmyr Gibbs in 2022.

Entering his redshirt junior season, Smothers has spent the last two seasons at NC State after previously beginning his collegiate career at Oklahoma in 2023. With the Wolfpack, Smothers rushed for a combined 1,510 yards and 12 touchdowns on 249 attempts, while also hauling in 56 receptions for 452 yards and three more scores.

Smothers is also currently ranked as the No. 2 overall running back in the transfer portal, according to 247Sports.

A massive addition to Alabama's 2026 roster, let's take a look at how social media reacted Monday night following the commitment of Smothers to the Crimson Tide.

BREAKING: NC State standout transfer RB Hollywood Smothers has Committed to Alabama, he tells @On3Sports

This season he totaled 1,128 yards and 7 TDs

Smothers, who’s repped by @bnm_nil and @lawyerboycle, is one of the Top Players in the Portalhttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhSpic.twitter.com/B2u9chYnCy

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 6, 2026

If Hollywood Smothers just brings these type of runs to the running back room it’s already an improvement. pic.twitter.com/FZ7uYkNtmS

— tc (@Goat_Latia) January 6, 2026

New Alabama running back Hollywood Smothers:pic.twitter.com/dGjD9bzqQE

— Blake Byler (@blakebyler45) January 6, 2026

Extended look at new Alabama RB Hollywood Smothers: pic.twitter.com/PXdKCPpnGk

— Brett Greenberg (@BrettGreenberg_) January 6, 2026

Pass blocking rep from Hollywood Smothers pic.twitter.com/eyV29i6EX7

— Austin (@rtraustin_) January 6, 2026

Alabama adds a home run hitter in Hollywood Smothers.

He averaged 5.9 yards per carry, while Alabama had 3.4 as a team in 2025 pic.twitter.com/Z9LgtjLgQt

— Trevor Denton (@trevordenton37) January 6, 2026

New Alabama RB commit Hollywood Smothers brings elite change of direction & explosive play capability. pic.twitter.com/gS5nRen6IR

— Cole Cubelic (@colecubelic) January 6, 2026

How big of an upgrade is RB Hollywood Smothers for Alabama?

He led the ACC with 85.4 rushing yards per game.

Alabama's top rusher averaged 45.82 yards per game.

— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) January 6, 2026

Kalen DeBoer always talks about explosives to help get his offense going. Daylan Hollywood Smothers will definitely help bring in the dynamite. #RollTidepic.twitter.com/mLKNdkEMUF

— tc (@Goat_Latia) January 6, 2026

Former N.C. State RB Hollywood Smothers has committed to Alabama

1,510 Rushing Yards Since 2024 (5th Most in the ACC) pic.twitter.com/yNdR2Wj0S4

— PFF College (@PFF_College) January 6, 2026

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