Where Is Devonta Smith From?

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DeVonta Smith is a wide receiver who plays in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles as of 2024. He was selected tenth overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he set the Eagles' record for most receiving yards by a rookie, finishing with 916 yards and five touchdowns. Smith concluded the 2022 season with 95 catches for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2023, he added 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns (via Pro Football Reference). In April 2024, Smith signed a three-year, $75 million contract extension, securing his future with the Eagles (via Spotrac).

Smith attended Amite High Magnet School. Scout and 247Sports both rated him as a five-star prospect coming out of high school. Smith started his college career at the University of Alabama. His breakthrough came in his junior year as he caught 68 passes for 1,256 yards and 14 touchdowns. In his senior year, he caught 117 receptions for 1,856 yards and had 23 touchdowns (via Sports Reference). He also became the first receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 2020 after Desmond Howard won it back in 1991.

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What is DeVonta Smith's birthplace?

He was born on November 14, 1998, in Amite City, Louisiana.

DeVonta Smith's hometown

According to his college profile, DeVonta Smith's hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio.

DeVonta Smith nationality

Devonta holds American nationality. He was born and grew up in the USA.

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FAQs On Devonta Smith Hometown

A. Devonta Smith is a wide receiver who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.

A. Devonta Smith was selected in the 2021 NFL Draft as the tenth overall pick. He was the third wide receiver to be selected in the draft.

A. Devonta Smith was born in a small town in Louisiana called Amite City.

A. Devonta Smith is 6 foot tall and weighs 170 lb. 

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