DeVonta Smith Favored to Become Only Fourth Wide Receiver to Win Heisman
DeVonta Smith. | Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones has been the favorite to win the Heisman the last few weeks. He did nothing to dispel that narrative in the SEC Championship, throwing for 5 touchdowns and 418 yards as the Crimson Tide finished off an undefeated regular season with a 52-46 win over Florida.
In a surprising twist, Jones is no longer the favorite to win the Heisman despite that performance. Instead, his teammate, wide receiver DeVonta Smith, has taken the lead in the odds on all major books I reviewed. It's not a massive lead (-170 to +170 on one, -200 to +150 on another), but it's clear the books like his chances as he's the outright favorite for the first time this year.