Alabama WR DeVonta Smith Named Associated Press Player of the Year
University of Alabama wide out DeVonta Smith continues to dominate the postseason awards.
On Tuesday morning, the Heisman finalist was named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, becoming the first ever wide receiver to win the award.
Quarterback Max Jones finished second, while running back Najee Harris was ninth.
Smith has hauled in 98 receptions for 1,511 yards and 17 touchdowns in 11 games, helping the Crimson Tide to an undefeated record and SEC championship.
AP Player Of The Year Voting
DeVonta Smith, Alabama - 114 (26 first-place votes)
Mac Jones, Alabama - 67 (9).
Trevor Lawrence, Clemson - 49 (9).
Kyle Trask, Florida - 44 (3).
Kyle Pitts, Florida - 5.
Travis Etienne, Clemson - 3 (1).
Javonte Williams, North Carolina - 3 (1).
Zach Wilson, BYU - 3.
Najee Harris, Alabama - 2.
Ian Book, Notre Dame - 2.
Zaven Collins, Tulsa - 1.
Breece Hall, Iowa State - 1.
Past AP Player of the Year Winners
2020 - WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama
2019 - QB Joe Burrow, LSU
2018 - QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma
2017 - QB Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma
2016 - QB Lamar Jackson, Louisville
2015 - RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
2014 - QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon
2013 - QB Jameis Winston, Florida State
2012 - QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M
2011 - QB Robert Griffin III, Baylor
2010 - QB Cam Newton, Auburn
2009 - DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
2008 - QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2007 - QB Tim Tebow, Florida
2006 - QB Troy Smith, Ohio State
2005 - RB Reggie Bush, USC
2004 - QB Matt Leinart, USC
2003 - QB Jason White, Oklahoma
2002 - QB Brad Banks, Iowa
2001 - QB Rex Grossman, Florida
2000 - QB Josh Heupel, Oklahoma
1999 - RB Ron Dayne, Wisconsin
1998 - RB Ricky Williams, Texas
