

DEVONTA SMITH STTS MAC
"DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones, Alabama Rout Ohio State to Win 2021 CFP Championship".

Like the rest of the Eagles offense, Smith struggled during the team's 31–15 loss in the Wild Card round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as he ended the game with 4 catches (on 11 targets) for 60 yards. His 916 yards set the Eagles rookie record for most receiving yards in a single season. Smith had a solid rookie season for the Eagles, as he recorded 64 receptions for 916 yards and 5 touchdowns. In week 1, against the Atlanta Falcons, Smith scored his first career touchdown on his very first catch in the NFL. See also: 2021 Philadelphia Eagles season His nickname at Alabama was the "Slim Reaper", given to him by his teammates due to his small frame and athletic ability. Smith accepted an invitation for the 2021 Senior Bowl but did not play. While playing for Alabama, Smith set more than seven school receiving records. Alabama won, 52–24, their sixth title in 12 years, while Smith was named Offensive MVP of the championship game. Several days later in the CFP National Championship Game against Ohio State, Smith set records for title game catches (12) and touchdown receptions (three), and also totaled 215 yards, despite leaving early in the third quarter with a hand injury. Smith was selected over finalists Kyle Trask, Trevor Lawrence and teammate Mac Jones to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth overall. Smith became the first wide receiver to win the AP Player of the Year award since its inception in 1998. On November 21, 2020, Smith broke the all-time SEC career record for most receiving touchdowns, with two against Kentucky. On September 28, Smith set career highs with 274 yards and 5 touchdowns in a 59–31 victory against Ole Miss.Īfter the season, his teammates Henry Ruggs and Jerry Jeudy forfeited their remaining NCAA eligibility to enter the 2020 NFL Draft, where they ended up as first-round picks, but Smith chose to return for his senior year. Smith led the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, with 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns on 68 receptions. He also won two national championships while at Alabama prior to being selected by the Eagles tenth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth overall. Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy for his accomplishments alongside several other awards and honors.

He played college football at Alabama, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020.
