TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- Former Alabama defensive back Geno Matias-Smith is back at his alma mater and will serve an off-field role this fall, BamaOnLine has confirmed. Aaron Suttles of The Tuscaloosa News was first to report Matias-Smith's new role.

Matias-Smith was at the Crimson Tide's spring practice Saturday afternoon, watching the new crop of defensive backs from the Hank Crisp Indoor Practice Facility's sideline. He will serve an "intern-like" role in Tuscaloosa after a one-year absence.

The former four-star recruit from Atlanta was one of Alabama's starting safeties as a senior in 2015 after starting his four-year career as a cornerback. He joined the Washington Redskins' organization as an undrafted free agent following his college tenure.

Matias-Smith is one of a few former Crimson Tide players to accept off-field roles this offseason. Denzel Devall was promoted to director of player development last month, while fellow safety Nick Perry was added as a grad assistant at the start of the month.

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