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What DeVonta Smith did to honor one of his favorite professors
By Adam Spencer
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Alabama WR DeVonta Smith had a special season, culminating in him winning the Heisman Trophy on Tuesday night.
He’s a humble, quiet star, and it turns out he’s also a very engaged student. So, it should come as no surprise that he did something amazing to honor one of his favorite professors.
Alabama professor Neika Nix Morgan shared on her Facebook page that she had mentioned during class that she’d never stood on the Bryant-Denny Stadium field during a game, so Smith got her a sideline pass a couple of weeks later. He included a handwritten note thanking her:
How special is @DeVontaSmith_6?! Here is what he did for one of his professors. #RollTide pic.twitter.com/C6VykHUCAW
— Mattie-Lou Chandler (@MattieLouC) January 6, 2021
That gesture made Morgan’s day. It’s something she’ll cherish for a long time.
Kudos to Smith for taking the time to make one of his favorite professors feel special.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
