DeVonta Smith is currently thriving with the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He is simply an outstanding receiver who has been very consistent in his four years in the league. He also already boasts a Super Bowl ring, after defeating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in February of this year.
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In that game, DeVonta gained 69 yards and scored a touchdown, showing that in big moments, Smith continues to perform as the great athlete he has always been since his time with Alabama’s Crimson Tide in the NCAA.
Smith is undoubtedly a legend at Alabama. In 2020, he recorded 117 receptions for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns, setting SEC records for yards and touchdowns in a single season. At that time, DeVonta became the first receiver since 1991 to win the Heisman Trophy, which is simply historic.
Is DeVonta Smith the best receiver in the history of college football?
During this NFL offseason, the current Philadelphia Eagles player was asked about this topic on the podcast “7 PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony,” and his response has sparked controversy.
“I would say yes,” Smith replied. “But at the same time, the receiver in me who has watched other receivers, thinks about those who didn’t have the same opportunities that I did. For example, Julio (Jones) played in an offense based on the running game; he was practically the only option in the passing game, and he still achieved what he did. (Amari) Coop(er) dominated everyone. Then you have players like Justin Blackmon, who won the Biletnikoff Award in two consecutive seasons. There are many receivers like them.”
In that 2020 season, Alabama became national champions with an undefeated record. DeVonta won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, and the Walter Camp Award, the three major player of the year awards.
In the NFL, DeVonta has continued his dominance
Since his arrival in 2021 as a first-round pick for the Philadelphia Eagles, DeVonta has been spectacular, with 300 receptions, 4,000 yards, and 27 touchdowns.
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