DeVonta Smith Wins Heisman Trophy

Alabama WR DeVonta Smight was announced as the 86th winner of the Heisman Trophy on Tuesday evening.

Smith became the third Alabama player to win the prestigious award given annually to the nation’s best player, and the first wide receiver to win in 30 years.

Smith tallied 1,856 points, surpassing a trio of quarterbacks: Trevor Lawrence (1,187) of Clemson, Alabama teammate Mac Jones (1,130), and Kyle Trask (737) of Florida. Smith and Jones were the first pair of Southeastern Conference teammates to be named finalists since multiple candidates were invited to take part in the live show in 1982. Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (216) finished fifth in the final vote.

“To all the kids out there that’s not the biggest, not the strongest, just keep pushing, because I’m not the biggest; I’ve been doubted a lot just because of my size. Really, it just comes down to if you put your mind to it, you can do it. No job is too big.”

Smith and his Alabama teammates will face Ohio State for the National Championship Monday night for the National Championship.

DeVonta Smith Highlights
Wide Receiver
Leads the nation in receptions (105), receiving yards (1,641), receiving touchdowns (20) and all-purpose yards (1,912)
Holds the Alabama single-season record for receiving scores while ranking second in both receiving yards and receptions
Gone over 100 yards receiving in eight of 12 contests in 2020, including a pair of 200-plus yard performances highlighted by his 219-yard effort at LSU
Just the third player in SEC history with 1,200 receiving yards in multiple seasons and the fourth Crimson Tide wideout to eclipse the 1,000-yard marker in multiple seasons
Has been dominant in the Crimson Tide’s five games against ranked opponents, totalling 46 receptions for 715 yards and nine touchdowns
Added nine punt returns for 219 yards and a touchdown to go with three kickoffs totalling 46 yards

About the Heisman Trophy
Awarded since 1935, the Heisman Memorial Trophy annually recognizes the outstanding college football player whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The winners of the trophy epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard work.