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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 eye-popping DeVonta Smith statistics

By David Esser

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates one of Smith's four first half touchdowns during the first half of Alabama's game with Ole Miss Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Ole Miss
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates one of Smith's four first half touchdowns during the first half of Alabama's game with Ole Miss Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Ole Miss /
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Jan. 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) runs upfield after catching a pass behind the defense of Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Shaun Wade (24) during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson/The Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NetworkNcaa Football Cfp National Championship Ohio State Vs Alabama /

23 receiving touchdowns versus single coverage since 2019

Next up, DeVonta Smith absolutely torched single coverage during his time at Alabama. Between the 2019 and 2020 seasons, Smith recorded 23 receiving touchdowns versus single coverage, the most in all of college football.

Dyami Brown, who was just drafted by the Washington Football Team, clocked in as having the second most with just 16.

Smith’s ability, or inability, to beat single coverage in the NFL has been a hot topic all offseason long, as his slender frame has the makings of someone who could get bullied at the line of scrimmage by opposing cornerbacks. Most boundary corners in the NFL having playing weights of 190-210lbs, whereas as Smith is expected to play at 165-170. Quite the difference.

However, if we put any stock into what Smith did at the collegiate level, fighting off single coverage shouldn’t be a huge issue for him. His smooth route running and quick feet should see him create significant separation, and as mentioned in the previous slide, he’s got some pretty elite hands.

I doubt Smith will see any double-teams during his rookie season, so a majority of his energy will likely be focused on beating opposing CBs one-on-one. If he can do it like he did in college, Smith should be in for a big year.

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