On January 8th, 2018, freshman DeVonta Smith caught a game-winning overtime touchdown from freshman QB Tua Tagovailoa to win a national championship game over the Georgia Bulldogs. The freshman offensive explosion rightfully got all of the hype and press after the game, but lost in the mix was J.K. Scott.
The senior punter and annual Ray Guy award snub booted 6 punts for nearly 48 yards each, only allowing two non-consequential returns from Mecole Hardman, who’s now carved a role as one of the most explosive players in the NFL. It was a phenomenal showing on the biggest stage when the Alabama defense needed every yard to stall long enough for the offense to mount their historic comeback.