Alabama wide receiver Devonta Smith made history tonight in more ways than one.
Smith with his final tallies of 1,641 yards and 20 touchdowns to go along with 15.6 yards for each of his 105 receptions won the 2020 Heisman Trophy.
Smith’s statistical accomplishments throughout the 2020 season have been unmatched, and the impact he has made for No. 1 Alabama has been immeasurable. He has tallied 1,641 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, averaging 15.6 yards for each of his 105 receptions. Smith also scored a touchdown each rushing and as a punt returner, giving him 22 total scores on the year. He accomplished this despite not opening the season as the Crimson Tide’s top receiver with more pressure put on his shoulders following an injury to teammate Jaylen Waddle.
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Smith beat out Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence, Alabama’s Mac Jones, and Florida’s Kyle Trask for the nation’s top honor, ironic considering 27 of the last 28 winners were all quarterbacks. Smith is the first wide receiver since Michigan’s Desmond Howard in 1991 and the first non-quarterback or running back since Michigan’s Charles Woodson in 1997 to take home the Award.
And now, with the Heisman Trophy locked up the work isn’t done for Devonta Smith who’ll look to add a National Championship against Ohio State before he makes his way to the NFL.