Devonta Smith Gets Familiar with Hard Rock Stadium Monday Night

By: Hussam Patel

Devonta Smith’s performance in the National Championship game strengthened my argument that he’s the #1 WR in this draft class. His MVP performance in the Championship, game tape and All-22 speaks for itself. He's already the first WR since 1992 to win the Heisman Trophy.

CFP Offensive MVP DeVonta Smith.

What a performance □#NationalChampionship pic.twitter.com/4TTzJfIqRE

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 12, 2021

Smith glides around the field and does tremendous damage in space, creating separation against top defenders. In traffic, he high points the ball with perfect execution. Scouts have knocked his lanky and rangy frame, but he's used this to his advantage to weave between defenders and angle tight corners, leaving stunned defenders in his wake with his underrated footwork.

future @miamidolphins WR deVonta smith put on a show at hard rock stadium monday night when he caught 12/15 targets for 215 yards and 3 touchdowns.

here's a look at every catch from deVonta smith's record-setting first half. #finsup pic.twitter.com/7Ss5RuWyZi

— josh houtz (@houtz) January 12, 2021

It's not just his game that speaks for him, it's also his attitude and demeanor in game and off the field. Nick Saban repeatedly says he just grinds and works hard, never complaining about anything and staying humble; this makes him a team player and a dangerous WR. He's cemented himself as college football’s greatest WR, and he can continue that in the NFL.