In only his second year with the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver [autotag]DeVonta Smith[/autotag] is already on the verge of breaking franchise records.
The former Crimson Tide standout was taken with the No. 10 overall selection in the 2021 draft after his Heisman Trophy-winning season. In his rookie year in Philadelphia, he posted 64 receptions for 916 yards and five touchdowns.
In year two, combined with the growth of quarterback Jalen Hurts, Smitty is finding his groove. He currently has 88 catches on the year, which is tied for an Eagles franchise record, with one game remaining. Therefore, he will likely become the new record holder. Those 88 catches have gone for 1,129 yards and seven touchdowns.
DeVonta Smith and AJ Brown paired together may be the best receiving duo in the NFL, and as long as Jalen Hurts gets healthy they’ll be a tough out. If the Eagles win this weekend, they will earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Most receptions in a season by WR — #Eagles history
T1. DeVonta Smith — 88 (2022)
T1. Irving Fryar — 88 (1996)
3. Irving Fryar — 86 (1997)
4. Jeremy Maclin — 85 (2014)
5. Jordan Matthews — 85 (2015)
6. A.J. Brown — 84 (2022)#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/Qq4OVQxjut— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) January 5, 2023
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