He had a God-given talent and every time he played on the field he was electric, he added.
Khul Sanghera said Chase Claypool was electric to watch on the field when he coached him as a child long before the superstar receiver laced up for the pros.(Facebook/Chel Sanghera)
Chel Sanghera remembers many young players who at that age sometimes preferred playing in the grass to playing with the pigskin. Claypool was not among them. Chase was just always to the end zone, she said, adding he played with intensity even as a boy.
That intensity carried through juniour leagues and high school and eventually caught the eye of Notre Dame University scouts. Drafted to the Steelers in the second round of the 2020 draft, this is his first pro season.
Shaun Wade Has Telling Comment On Alabama’s DeVonta Smith
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 21: Shaun Wade #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after returning an interception 36-yards for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Indiana Hoosiers at Ohio Stadium on November 21, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Indiana 42-35. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Just about every team that has faced Alabama this season has struggled to contain DeVonta Smith. To be fair, the Heisman Trophy winner is by far the best wide receiver in the country.
Smith was dominant in the semifinal matchup for the Crimson Tide, finishing with seven receptions for 130 yards and three touchdowns against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
All the Graphs from Alabama vs Notre Dame
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Here are all the Graphs I ran for the CFP Semifinal game in the Rose Bowl (located in the Cotton Bowl), with the Alabama Crimson Tide taking on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Tide beat ‘em. They beat ‘em good. Check out the main graphing article for highlights and commentary.
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Amiteâs DeVonta Smith named Offensive MVP of Rose Bowl
College Football Semifinal Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Notre Dame cornerback Nick McCloud, right, defends in the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (Source: Michael Ainsworth) By Josh Auzenne | January 1, 2021 at 7:07 PM CST - Updated January 2 at 5:42 PM
ARLINGTON, Texas (WAFB) - Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith, a native of Amite, La., was named the Offensive MVP of the 2021 Rose Bowl in the Crimson Tideâs 31-14 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.