What was once thought to be a pipe dream may soon become a reality for Alabama’s two Heisman Trophy hopefuls.
Since Week 1 of the SEC’s season, quarterback Mac Jones had been considered by many to be the front runner for college football’s most prestigious award. But in the past month, his teammate and favorite target DeVonta Smith has been on a surge to put his name into the discussion.
Having a receiver make it as a finalist is something that hasn’t happened in 20 years and Smith had really only seen praise from the media although all acknowledging the nature of the award.