19 Facts About DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

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

DeVonta Smith was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth overall.

DeVonta Smith won two national championships while at Alabama prior to being selected by the Eagles tenth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

DeVonta Smith attended Amite High Magnet School in his hometown of Amite City, Louisiana.

DeVonta Smith committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.

DeVonta Smith led the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, with 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns on 68 receptions.

DeVonta Smith led the nation with 117 receptions, 1,856 receiving yards, and 23 receiving touchdowns.

DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the AP Player of the Year award since its inception in 1998.

DeVonta 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.

DeVonta Smith accepted an invitation for the 2021 Senior Bowl but did not play.

DeVonta Smith was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles with the tenth overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, who had traded up two spots with the Dallas Cowboys to select him.

DeVonta Smith was the third wide receiver taken in the draft after Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle.

DeVonta Smith signed a four-year rookie contract, worth $20.1 million, on June 3,2021.

In week 1, against the Atlanta Falcons, DeVonta Smith scored his first career touchdown on his very first catch in the NFL.

DeVonta Smith had seven receptions for 122 yards in a Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

DeVonta Smith had a solid rookie season for the Eagles, as he recorded 64 receptions for 916 yards and five touchdowns.

DeVonta Smith had five games going over the 100-yard mark in the 2022 season.

DeVonta Smith finished his second season catching 95 passes for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns.