DeVonta Smith
American football wide receiver
Born
November 14th, 1998
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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An American football wide receiver played college football at the University of Alabama. Achieved significant success during the 2020 college football season, leading to winning the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to receive the award since 1991. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Established a reputation for exceptional receiving skills and route running.
Winning the Heisman Trophy in 2020
Leading Alabama to a national championship in 2020
Being selected 10th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft
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