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Social media reacts to DeVonta Smith winning the Heisman Trophy
By Sydney Hunte
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DeVonta Smith is the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner, the 3rd Alabama player to win the award—joining running backs Mark Ingram (2009) and Derrick Henry (2015)—and the 1st wide receiver to win it since Desmond Howard did it in 1991.
And it was an impressive campaign that saw him beat out teammate Mac Jones, along with Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Florida quarterback Kyle Trask. With 20 touchdowns and over 1,640 yards, it was well earned.
Smith now has a bigger prize in his sights as he and Jones now prepare for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against Ohio State on Monday. He caught the dramatic game-winner against Georgia in the 2018 championship as a freshman and will now look to cap a terrific career as a 2-time title winner.
Here’s the reaction from social media as the announcement of Smith’s Heisman Trophy coronation was made live on ESPN:
Probably the two best individual seasons I've ever covered: Cam Newton in 2010 and DeVonta Smith in 2020.
— John Zenor (@jzenor) January 6, 2021
Johnny Rodgers. Tim Brown. Desmond Howard. … and now DeVonta Smith.
WR, the position that has struggled for attention among QBs and RBs has another #Heisman winner. #HeismanTrophy #Alabama
— Cory McCartney (@coryjmccartney) January 6, 2021
Great night for the slim reaper. Been fun watching @DeVontaSmith_6 get here. #RollTide https://t.co/xYPa6pZ7ax
— Boris Zilberman (@rolltidebmz) January 6, 2021
https://twitter.com/IHAVEASMALLWOOD/status/1346621677141192707
YES SIRRR DEVONTA SLIM REAPER SMITH
— Frank Martin (@frankiemartinjr) January 6, 2021
https://twitter.com/BruhMan_4thFlo/status/1346621670346416128
https://twitter.com/JeremySmithShow/status/1346621669130039299
YES!! Devonta Smith won the Heisman!! Rightfully deserved.
— Russell Rutigliano (@RustyRages) January 6, 2021
Let’s goooooo!!!!!!!! @DeVontaSmith_6 #RollTide #Heisman
— нυѕѕℓє & мσтιναтє (@TankSinatra34) January 6, 2021
Devonta Smith deserved it 100%.
— johnny (@JOHNNYCATO000) January 6, 2021
Well, Tangipahoa Parish, LA has a #HeismanTrophy winner. Congrats to DeVonta Smith and Amite, LA. Reppin’ my roots!! #devontasmith
— Todd A. Smith (@RegalTodd) January 6, 2021
Devonta Smith!!! Congratulations man well deserved. This kid is going to be special in every way. His interviews and attitude reminds me of MJ at North Carolina #Heisman
— Heavyweight Champ Oleksandr Usyk (@RejeanCarlson) January 6, 2021
Thank god they didint take the QB bailout. Devonta smith deserves it. Was the best player in the country this year
— ◆₉⁹₉◆ (@Khemikill) January 6, 2021
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
