The quartet of finalists for the 2020 Heisman Trophy all enjoyed remarkable college football seasons in light of the unique challenges of this past year, but in the end, only one player from among Alabama’s DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones, Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and Florida’s Kyle Trask could bring home the hardware.
In winning, Smith had wowed fans, voters, teammates and opponents with his 105 receptions, 1,641 yards and 20 touchdowns during the Crimson Tide’s season. He was also the first wide receiver to win the award since Desmond Howard won the Heisman while playing for Michigan in 1991.
ROLL. TIDE.@AlabamaFTBL‘s DeVonta Smith is your 2020 Heisman Trophy winner! pic.twitter.com/ITSGhIlt0D
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) January 6, 2021
The recognition for Smith’s incomparable gridiron excellence inspired instant joy among fans both on campus at Alabama and back in his hometown of Amite, Louisiana.
Devonta Smith wins The Heisman. Amite explodes in celebration. @AlabamaFTBL @WAFB pic.twitter.com/RLueOWfImO
— Jacques Doucet (@JacquesDoucet) January 6, 2021
Congratulations @DeVontaSmith_6 and @AlabamaFTBL‼️#RollTide pic.twitter.com/S7vg7nM5Ai
— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) January 6, 2021
This was also the eighth time in Heisman history that two teammates were finalists, so Smith was congratulated in person by his quarterback.
“I love you, bro.”
DeVonta Smith shares a moment with Mac Jones ? pic.twitter.com/os3JD8qHa9
— ESPN (@espn) January 6, 2021
Celebrating as well were his teammates, active now and those who have already moved on to the NFL, including Jaylen Waddle, Henry Ruggs III, Jerry Jeudy and Jalen Hurts:
SLIM REAPER!!!! ??
— JW (@D1__JW) January 6, 2021
Your Heisman Trophy WINNER @DeVontaSmith_6 ? Love ya bro? pic.twitter.com/4UyuIuJfzW
— HJR III™? (@__RUGGS) January 6, 2021
Legendary ? @DeVontaSmith_6
— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) January 6, 2021
LFG SMITTY !! So Happy For You My Brotha! ? @DeVontaSmith_6
— Jalen Hurts (@JalenHurts) January 6, 2021
And enthusiasm for Harris’s victory included some noteworthy past Heisman winners, starting with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (2016) and Bo Jackson (1985).
Congratulationz @DeVontaSmith_6 well deserved ???
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) January 6, 2021
Congrats young man and Roll Tide to @devontasmith_6 on winning the @HeismanTrophy – Welcome to the club!
— Bo Jackson (@BoJackson) January 6, 2021
