Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver DeVonta Smith has etched his name in the annals of football history by joining an exclusive club following the Eagles' triumphant victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, with a resounding score of 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX held in New Orleans.
Smith now stands alongside legendary former NFL players such as Tony Dorsett, Marcus Allen, Reggie Bush, and Charles Woodson as one of the select few to have clinched a Heisman Trophy and National Championship during their college careers, and later secured a Super Bowl win in the NFL.
In the thrilling Super Bowl showdown, DeVonta Smith showcased his prowess on the field, leading the Eagles in receiving with an impressive performance. He made four crucial catches, amassing 69 yards, and sealed the deal with a spectacular 46-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Prior to Smith's remarkable achievement, Charles Woodson was the most recent player to accomplish this rare milestone. Woodson's journey to glory began with winning the Heisman at the University of Michigan in 1997, securing the National Championship in the same year, and later clinching Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers in 2011.
Smith's journey to success started at the University of Alabama, where he showcased his exceptional skills over four seasons before being drafted by the Eagles as the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.
During his time at Alabama, Smith clinched two National Championships, including a memorable victory as a freshman in 2018, where his game-winning touchdown pass against the University of Georgia sealed the triumph.
His senior year at Alabama was nothing short of spectacular. In the 2021 National Championship game against Ohio State University, Smith delivered a stellar performance, amassing an incredible 12 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns, all scored in the first half, reminiscent of a video game.
Smith's senior season statistics were equally impressive, with 117 catches for 1,856 yards and an astounding 23 touchdowns, culminating in him winning the prestigious Heisman Trophy. He became the first wide receiver since Desmond Howard in 1991 to secure this esteemed award.
