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WATCH: Alabama WR DeVonta Smith makes SEC history in CFB Championship Game

Alabama WR DeVonta Smith scores TD
Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports

Everything seems to be coming together for Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith as he closes up shop on his amateur career in the championship game against Ohio State Monday evening.

Smith just made history in earning the Heisman Trophy after a stunning regular-season performance. He also awed onlookers with a brilliant performance against Notre Dame in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.

Cooking early against Ohio State Monday evening, DeVonta Smith also made some SEC history in the process.

Alabama WR DeVonta Smith breaks SEC receiving yard mark

By virtue of this 22-yard catch-and-run, Smith surpassed former Vanderbilt star Jordan Matthews for the most receiving yards in SEC history. Smith entered the game with 3,750 compared to 3,759 for Matthews.

Related: Why DeVonta Smith can become a star in the NFL

Alabama DeVonta Smith wins Heisman
Jan 1, 2021; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) dives over a tackle attempt by Notre Dame safety Shaun Crawford (20) for a touchdown Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 in the College Football Playoff Semifinal hosted by the Rose Bowl in AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports

In no way was the Heisman winner done. He caught another 32-yard pass for Alabama in the first quarter before helping the Crimson Tide take a 14-7 lead over Ohio State with a five-yard touchdown catch early in the second quarter. Through the first 15-plus minutes of the game, DeVonta Smith had already caught six passes for 83 yards and a score.

That seems pretty good.

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