0:43 University of Alabama star DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on the award. University of Alabama star DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had on the award. DeVonta Smith has become the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons, breaking the monopoly quarterbacks have had by beating three of them to the award. On an Alabama team stacked with stars, Smith emerged as the best player in college football while playing a position that rarely gets that kind of recognition. "Just to be one of the very few that played receiver to win the Heisman, it means a lot to me," Smith said.

Source: Sky sports January 06, 2021 08:03 UTC