History of DeVonta Smith in Timeline

DeVonta Smith is a professional football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles. He gained prominence playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where his outstanding senior season in 2020 earned him the Heisman Trophy, making him the first receiver to win it since 1991. Smith also secured two national championships with Alabama before being drafted tenth overall by the Eagles in 2021. He won Super Bowl LIX with the Eagles, making him the fifth football player ever to win a Super Bowl, a college national title, and the Heisman Trophy.

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1991: Last Wide Receiver to Win Heisman

In 1991, Desmond Howard was the last wide receiver to win the Heisman before DeVonta Smith won it in 2020.

1991: Desmond Howard Wins Heisman

In 1991, Desmond Howard won the Heisman Trophy. Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Howard.

November 14, 1998: DeVonta Smith Born

On November 14, 1998, DeVonta Smith was born. He went on to become a professional football wide receiver.

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1998: AP Player of the Year

In 1998, the AP Player of the Year award was founded. Smith became the first wide receiver to win it.

2017: Freshman Year at Alabama

In 2017, as a true freshman at Alabama, Smith had eight receptions for 160 yards and three touchdowns in eight games.

2018: Sophomore Season

In 2018, as a sophomore, DeVonta Smith had 42 receptions for 693 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games.

2018: National Championship Winning Catch

In the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship against Georgia, DeVonta Smith made the game-winning 41-yard touchdown reception in overtime.

2020: Smith's Stellar Senior Year

In 2020, DeVonta Smith had an outstanding senior year at Alabama, recording over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns.

2020: Heisman Trophy Winner

In 2020, DeVonta Smith won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first wide receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard in 1991.

2020: Decision to Return for Senior Year

In 2020, after his teammates forfeited their remaining NCAA eligibility to enter the NFL draft, DeVonta Smith decided to return to Alabama for his senior year.

June 3, 2021: Signs with Eagles

On June 3, 2021, DeVonta Smith signed a four-year rookie contract worth $20.1 million with the Philadelphia Eagles.

2021: Drafted by the Eagles

In 2021, DeVonta Smith was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft.

2021: Senior Bowl Invitation

In 2021, Smith accepted an invitation for the Senior Bowl but did not play. He also won multiple awards.

2022: Second Season Highlights

In 2022, DeVonta Smith had five games over the 100-yard mark and finished the season with 95 passes for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns. The Eagles won their divisional round against the New York Giants.