DeVonta Smith Joins Football Immortality: The Only WR to Achieve Heisman, National Title & Super Bowl Glory

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith secured his place in football history on Sunday night after helping his team win Super Bowl LIX against the Kansas City Chiefs. With the victory, Smith joined an exclusive group of players who have accomplished a rare triple crown in football: winning a Heisman Trophy, a college national championship, and a Super Bowl.

Smith became just the fifth player in history to achieve this feat, joining Charles Woodson, Marcus Allen, Tony Dorsett, and Reggie Bush. Among them, he stands alone as the only wide receiver to have reached this milestone.

The path to greatness for each of these legends was remarkable. Woodson won the Heisman and a national championship with Michigan in 1997 before claiming Super Bowl XLV with the Green Bay Packers. Dorsett, a 1976 Heisman winner, won a national title the same year at Pittsburgh and secured a Super Bowl ring with the Dallas Cowboys the following season. Allen, a Heisman winner in 1981, led USC to a national championship in 1978 before winning the Super Bowl with the Raiders in 1983. Bush, who won national titles at USC in 2003 and 2004 and claimed the Heisman in 2005, was part of the New Orleans Saints’ 2009 Super Bowl-winning team.

Smith’s own journey saw him dominate at Alabama, where he won national titles in 2017 and 2020, earning the 2020 Heisman Trophy along the way. On Sunday, he delivered another standout performance, leading the Eagles with 69 receiving yards and a touchdown in their 40–22 victory. With four receptions in every playoff game, Smith played a crucial role in Philadelphia’s championship run.

Now, with a Super Bowl ring to complete his legacy, Smith has etched his name in football history, securing his place among the all-time greats.