Alabama WR DeVonta Smith Will Return to School for Senior Season
By Ian Anderson
One member of the Crimson Tide leaves, another decides to stay.
Shortly after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa declared for the 2020 NFL Draft, wide receiver DeVonta Smith announced he will return to Alabama for his senior season. Obviously, this is major news for Nick Saban and Co.
Smith was an All-American for Alabama last season and caught 68 passes for 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was part of the Tide's three-headed monster at wide receiver that involved Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III.
The 2020 wide receiver class is absolute loaded, with it being considered one of the best groups in years. Smith could have still been a top pick, but he's decided to return to school to keep working on his craft and hopefully see his stock rise for 2021.
Updated Alabama junior decisions:
— Mike Rodak (@mikerodak) January 6, 2020
Leaving for NFL:
QB Tua Tagovailoa
WR Jerry Jeudy
RT Jedrick Wills
OLB Terrell Lewis
S Xavier McKinney
Returning:
LT Alex Leatherwood
ILB Dylan Moses
WR DeVonta Smith
TBA:
RB Najee Harris
WR Henry Ruggs
C Landon Dickerson
ILB Josh McMillon
Smith joins left tackle Alex Leatherwood and linebacker Dylan Moses in staying at Alabama for their senior campaigns.
Some more tough decisions are on the way for Bama stars, but learning Smith will be back next fall is quite the late Christmas present for fans out there.