One of the interesting nuggets to come out of Alabama’s first spring practice was that WR DeVonta Smith — the player who caught the winning touchdown in the National Championship Game — was practicing with the cornerbacks.

That seemed to be an interesting move, as Smith was just coming into his own as a receiver at the end of last season.

Fear not, though, Alabama fans. On Tuesday night, coach Nick Saban explained that it was just a temporary move for the young receiver:

Saban clearly thinks highly of Smith if he has him playing multiple positions, but it sounds doubtful that he’ll see the field on defense this fall.

Still, it’s never a bad idea to have versatile players on your roster, and Alabama has the talent and athleticism to do just that.