13. DeVonta Smith – WR – Alabama
Here’s what ESPN had to say about Smith:
“So much for being a one-hit wonder. The former national championship game hero bounced back from a so-so sophomore season to set a single-season school record with 14 receiving touchdowns last year. Rather than turn pro like Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III did, Smith returns as the most experienced pass-catcher in Tuscaloosa.”
Simply put, Smith will go lights out in 2019. Last season, Smith was splitting reps with Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy, both of which were first-round draft picks. Smith’s decision to return for his senior year is not only going to help Alabama have a better chance of returning to the College Football Playoff, but it also will give him the opportunity to improve his draft stock. Even while splitting reps with Jeudy and Ruggs, Smith still recorded an impressive 68 receptions for 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns, one of which sparked a second-half comeback against the Michigan Wolverines in the Citrus Bowl. This season will be Smith’s best. Just wait.