Devonta Smith hoping to recapture old magic with jalen hurts
Former Alabama duo Devonta Smith and Jalen Hurts were reunited after the Eagles traded with division rival Dallas to swoop on Smith with the 10th Pick in this year’s NFL draft.
Smith’s selection has brought newfound optimism to Philly after a shaky offseason which included the firing of Super Bowl winning Head Coach Doug Pederson and the hiring of first-time HC, Nick Sirianni.
Prior to the commencement of OTAs, Smith downplayed the symmetry between he and Hurts.
“Just because we had that connection in college doesn’t mean that it’s the same now,” Smith told Philadelphia reporters.
Now though, his tune has changed. Addressing media at a recent football camp, Alabama’s Heisman Winner hinted there may be some magic left.
“It’s great to have that connection come back,” Smith remarked, via John Clark of NBC Sports Philadelphia. “It just feels like old times. Like back in college.”
If Smith — let alone Hurts — can produce anywhere near his numbers under Nick Saban, Philly won’t have to wait too long to restore the house that Doug built.