He prides himself on being a selfless player; however, it feels good to see someone other than Pro Football Focus recognize him on a national scale. DeVonta Smith is a game-changing wide receiver and a first-round talent, and NFL scouts saw it first-hand versus Mississippi last week.
His connection with his quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, is a special one as he turned in a career performance in receiving yards (274) and touchdowns (five) on 11 catches. Smith’s output in yards and scores set single-game records for the University of Alabama, while his final tally in scores tied a single game mark for the Southeastern Conference.