DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith, a professional football wide receiver, has made a significant impact on the field with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). Smith's collegiate football career at the Alabama Crimson Tide set the stage for his future successes, as he was a two-time CFP national champion in 2017 and 2020. In addition, Smith's remarkable performances did not go unnoticed as he was awarded the Heisman Trophy in 2020 and was named the SEC Male Athlete of the Year and SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2021.

Apart from winning the Heisman Trophy, Smith also received prestigious awards such as the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, Fred Biletnikoff Award, and the Paul Hornung Award in 2020. He was also recognized as the AP College Football Player of the Year and the Sporting News College Football Player of the Year in the same year. Furthermore, Smith was a unanimous All-American in 2020 and a second-team All-American in 2019, and he was a two-time First-team All-SEC in 2019 and 2020.

Smith's achievements continued into his professional career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was selected with the tenth overall selection in the 2021 NFL draft and went on to set the Eagles' rookie record for most receiving yards in a single season with 916 yards in 2021. As of Week 15, 2024, Smith's NFL career statistics include 296 receptions, 3,840 receiving yards, and 25 receiving touchdowns. In 2024, he signed a three-year contract extension with the Eagles, cementing his place as a valuable asset to the team. Smith became a Super Bowl champion after the Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX.