Former Alabama duo ranks top 10 among all-time CFB playmakers

Throughout the history of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program, dozens of players rank among the elites of their respective positional units. However, it’s the relationship between those players that result in championship wins and the creation of dynasties.

A recent ranking by Brad Crawford of 247Sports listed the top-50 all-time playmaking duos in college football history. One former Crimson Tide duo made the top 10.

Alabama’s most recent national championship in 2020 featured the duo of quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Both would go on to be first-round selections in the NFL draft and Smith was awarded the Heisman Trophy, with Jones being a finalist the same season.

“Alabama saw several All-American quarterback to wideout combos during Nick Saban’s illustrious tenure, but the 2020 season featuring Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith was the greatest. Smith recorded 117 catches for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns, the greatest season ever in Tuscaloosa at the position. Via the Heisman Trust, Smith became the first wide receiver since Desmond Howard to win the prestigious honor after leading Alabama to an undefeated season and a berth in the College Football Playoff. He went on to dominate in both playoff games, including a record-setting first half in the finale against Ohio State. In his only season as Alabama’s starting quarterback, Jones managed 4,500 yards passing with 41 scores.”

The duo was electric to watch while they were teammates in Tuscaloosa, as their flashy plays left defenses in a daze en route to a national championship and an undefeated season.

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