Alabama WR DeVonta Smith Named Associated Press Player of the Year

He is the first wide receiver ever to win the award

University of Alabama wide out DeVonta Smith continues to dominate the postseason awards. 

On Tuesday morning, the Heisman finalist was named the Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, becoming the first ever wide receiver to win the award.

Quarterback Max Jones finished second, while running back Najee Harris was ninth. 

Smith has hauled in 98 receptions for 1,511 yards and 17 touchdowns in 11 games, helping the Crimson Tide to an undefeated record and SEC championship.

AP Player Of The Year Voting

DeVonta Smith, Alabama - 114 (26 first-place votes)

Mac Jones, Alabama - 67 (9).

Trevor Lawrence, Clemson - 49 (9).

Kyle Trask, Florida - 44 (3).

Kyle Pitts, Florida - 5.

Travis Etienne, Clemson - 3 (1).

Javonte Williams, North Carolina - 3 (1).

Zach Wilson, BYU - 3.

Najee Harris, Alabama - 2.

Ian Book, Notre Dame - 2.

Zaven Collins, Tulsa - 1.

Breece Hall, Iowa State - 1.

Past AP Player of the Year Winners

2020 - WR DeVonta Smith, Alabama

2019 - QB Joe Burrow, LSU

2018 - QB Kyler Murray, Oklahoma

2017 - QB Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma 

2016 - QB Lamar Jackson, Louisville 

2015 - RB Christian McCaffrey, Stanford 

2014 - QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon

2013 - QB Jameis Winston, Florida State

2012 - QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

2011 - QB Robert Griffin III, Baylor

2010 - QB Cam Newton, Auburn

2009 - DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska

2008 - QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

2007 - QB Tim Tebow, Florida

2006 - QB Troy Smith, Ohio State

2005 - RB Reggie Bush, USC

2004 - QB Matt Leinart, USC

2003 - QB Jason White, Oklahoma 

2002 - QB Brad Banks, Iowa

2001 - QB Rex Grossman, Florida

2000 - QB Josh Heupel, Oklahoma 

1999 - RB Ron Dayne, Wisconsin 

1998 - RB Ricky Williams, Texas