25 Facts About DeVonta Smith

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

DeVonta Smith played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, 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 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 played basketball and football, as well as ran track and field.

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, reuniting him with his first college quarterback Jalen Hurts.

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 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.

DeVonta Smith was ranked 100th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

DeVonta Smith had one other game going over the 100-yard mark on the regular season, Week 12 against the Bills.

DeVonta Smith totaled 81 receptions for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games.

DeVonta Smith finished the 2024 season with 68 receptions for 833 yards and eight touchdowns.

DeVonta Smith became the first Alabama alumnus to catch a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl, as well as the fifth player ever to win a Super Bowl championship, a college football national championship, and a Heisman Trophy during his career.

On December 31,2024, DeVonta Smith announced his engagement to Mya Danielle, his childhood sweetheart.