Alabama Heisman Trophy recipient, and now CFP MVP, is the sportsmen of the hour. Any young athlete would easily envy waking up this morning in the shoes of Devonta Smith. His record setting show in college football's national championship game was electrifying. He made many of his 12 receptions, 215 yards and 3 touchdowns look like scrimmage; a simulated exhibition game.
Smith's weapon of destruction is speed, something the Ohio State Buckeyes defense simply had no answer for. His deceptive speed gets him quickly to the spot the ball is thrown. Once he has the ball, defenders best pray he goes out of bounds or falls to the ground. He has gripping hands that catch everything, and how he angles his runs creates even more space between he and any defender giving chase. And all this from a player of slim build who might excel more on a basketball court than football field. Just proves never to judge a book by its cover; can't measure heart.
It didn't hurt Smith that his Alabama football program is a historical juggernaut, coming off one of its best seasons. The championship title game win was definitely a team win, but without the aid of Devonta Smith, its entertainment flavor may not have been so Heisman tasty.
Congratulations Alabama Crimson Tide
Roll Tide!
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