DeVonte Smith is one of the best pure receivers I’ve ever watched! Like a mix between Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison. Man he’s good!
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 12, 2021
When LeBron James takes to Twitter to tell you how good you are, you know you’re doing something right.
That’s what happened to Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith on Monday night, as his dominant performance against Ohio State in the national title game earned the respect of King James himself, a die-hard Buckeyes fan.
Smith torched the Ohio State defense for 215 yards and three touchdowns on 12 receptions in the first half, before leaving the game with a hand injury. Even if Smith had been able to return to the game, his services weren’t completely necessary in the second half, as the Crimson Tide cruised to a 52-24 victory to claim their 18th national title.
The Heisman Trophy winner will likely be a top-10 pick in the 2021 NFL draft, yet another accolade he can add to an ever-growing list that now includes some social media love from LeBron.
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