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Alabama's DeVonta Smith Breaks SEC Career Receiving Yard Record

After hauling in a 22-yard catch in the first quarter of Monday night's national championship vs. Ohio State, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith has the SEC career receiving record, surpassing Vanderbilt’s Jordan Matthews (3,759 in 2010-13).

Smith entered Monday's contest with 3,750 yards throughout his four-year career at Alabama. He also had totaled 223 receptions and 43 touchdowns leading up to Monday's game.

On Jan. 5, Smith was named the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, becoming the first wideout since 1991 to earn the sport's top individual honor.

"To all the young kids out there that's not the biggest, not the strongest, just keep pushing," Smith said.