Bama in the NFL: Eagles DeVonta Smith Scores First Alabama Super Bowl Touchdown

The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl LIX to win the organization's first championship since 2017 and the fifth championship in franchise history. The Eagles featured numerous former Alabama Crimson Tide players on the roster, led in particular by quarterback Jalen Hurts.

Hurts led the Eagles to their second Super Bowl appearance in three seasons. After losing to the Chiefs in 2022 he got his revenge by leading the Eagles past the Chiefs on Sunday and shining in the process. Hurts completed 17 of 22 passes for 221 yards two touchdowns and an interception while also taking 11 carries for 72 yards and a touchdown — breaking his own Super Bowl record for rushing yards by a quarterback (70). He was named Super Bowl LIX MVP.

Per the NFL, Hurts became just the fifth quarterback ever with multiple touchdown passes and a rushing touchdown in a Super Bowl, joining Ken Anderson (Super Bowl XVI), Brett Favre (Super Bowl XXXI), Joe Montana(Super Bowl XIX) and Patrick Mahomes (Super Bowl LIV). Combined with his 304 passing yards and 70 rushing yards in Super Bowl LVII, he's the first quarterback ever with at least 200 passing yards and 50 rushing yards in multiple Super Bowls.

However, wide receiver DeVonta Smith made Alabama history as the first Crimson Tide-drafted player to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl. Bart Starr had three passes that were caught for touchdowns in Super Bowl I and II, but that's not considered the same as scoring a touchdown. Also, Hurts ran in three touchdowns to tie a Super Bowl record two years ago, however the NFL classifies Hurts as being out of Oklahoma (Hurts considers himself to be both. He got his undergraduate degree at Alabama and his master's at Oklahoma).

Smith caught a 46-yard touchdown pass with 2:40 remaining to stretch the Philadelphia lead to 34-0. Smith ultimately hauled in four receptions 69 yards and a touchdown on five targets. He became just the fifth player, and first receiver in history to win the Heisman Trophy, a college national title and the Super Bowl. The others were Marcus Allen, Reggie Bush, Tony Dorsett and Charles Woodson.

DEEP BALL TO SMITH AND HE HAS IT THE EAGLES CANNOT BE STOPPED!

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Former Crimson Tide offensive lineman Landon Dickerson started and played throughout the evening for the Eagles and helped keep Hurts clean as he was only sacked twice. The Eagles' offensive line controlled the contest as Philadelphia dominated the time of possession while rushing for 135 yards on 45 attempts.

Former Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen saw significant playing time as he entered the game for the Eagles in place of starting guard Mekhi Becton as he left the game for several series in the first half nursing an injury.

Former Alabama cornerback Eli Ricks didn't play due to an illness. He was not active.

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