The Philadelphia Eagles drafted reigning Heisman winner DeVonta Smith from Alabama with the tenth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Smith had an impressive resume, but a surprising source of inspiration that helped him achieve his NFL dreams.
At his Heisman trophy acceptance ceremony, he thanked a man named Vincent Sanders. He did not give specifics as to who Sanders was in relation to him, but he did shed tears of joy when thanking him. It later came out that Sanders was DeVonta's barber.
This might seem odd, but in a recent SportsCenter piece, Smith and Sanders discussed their importance to one another and how the NFL rookie cherished the relationship with the man who cut his hair.
Athletes are full of interesting stories and life paths and Smith is no exception. His story shows the impact you can make on someone's life just by being there and being willing to help.
DeVonta Smith might have quit football permanently if not for Sanders. When Smith broke his collarbone in high school, he wanted to quit, but Sanders convinced him to stay with the sport and keep working.
Smith will look to continue his football success with the Eagles. He will have high expectations as an outside wide receiver. The fit makes a lot of sense next to Jalen Hurts. Hurts is famous for running if the first read is not open, so getting an elite separator and route runner is perfect for Philadelphia.
The Eagles will rely heavily on Smith's speed and quick cutting to scheme touches for him in both the slot and on the outside. He can get open better than almost anyone in the class and was a great pick at 10.
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