DeVonta Smith on his weight: "This is who I am. Either you're going to accept it or you're not."

Follow Club Shay Shay on Tik Tok: sprtspod.fox/ClubShayShayTikTok... DeVonta Smith weighed 120 lbs as a high school freshman and says he only weighs about 170 now. He talks about being small, what Coach Saban told him when he got to Alabama and his diet where he eats "all day, everyday."
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DeVonta Smith on his weight: "This is who I am. Either you're going to accept it or you're not."
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[@ClubShayShay]

Think DeVonta's downfall will be his slenderness?

[@ricardoperez1034]

I weighed what he did through HS and went on to make a dream come true and become a sniper in the military. It's all about heart and this kid clearly has it!

[@roguewookiee]

His quickness could be a big advantage if he can get off the press

[@teehud313]

It's worked this long! Why not continue.

[@KryptsCorner]

Way Too puny this is still a mans sport

[@killadez3511]

Nooo

[@Proliflick]

I like his demeanor humble but confident and self aware.

[@buckeyes8631]

None of that is going to matter when that safety come down hill😂😂

[@saylessdee8800]

@@buckeyes8631 and miss like he’s been makin them do. Jalen Ramsey will be his only challenge

[@buckeyes8631]

@@saylessdee8800 Bro he's too small and weak they dont miss in the NFL plus Alabama be to stacked for teams to lock in on one receiver. He can get his West Welker on

[@tre_4]

@@buckeyes8631 , stop being negative

[@haskanoo]

@@buckeyes8631 He been going up against Nick Saban DB's in practice for 4 years....how many 1st rounders came out of that DB room in Saban's time there....yeah you're right, a lot.

[@KevinDorival]

DeVonta Smith's humbleness and speed makes up for his size. He's still going to be one of the best WR in the NFL.

[@sobeksocko1090]

Its called humility and that aint gna make up for the lack of size but his speed and smarts will

[@jamesj1182]

Humility is not a football skill.

[@KevinDorival]

@@jamesj1182 Says who? I was both a track star and great football player/DB. Having humility made me a better athlete and person.

[@jamesj1182]

@@KevinDorival humility is a character trait, not a skill. Meaning it cannot make up for his size.... because someone with more size can also have the same level of humility in addition to their extra size. They aren't related at all. I agree that your humility probably helped you become a better athlete, i think it helped me... it didnt make me any faster though, so here i am.

[@uncleiroh4650]

@@jamesj1182 Hate to break it to you lad, but speed and size aren’t skills either. They are physical traits. Humility is a mental one. Humility allows you to understand your own weaknesses and adjust accordingly while arrogance over values what you have to offer. I’d say the original comment was completely accurate in stance

[@Eagles_Gaming]

Who’s here after he broke 1k yards in his second szn(week 16)and had 915 in his first szn

[@SpinachMinich]

Yup, and also thanks for the fantasy champ win haha

[@5LeafClover12]

His game is speed. You don’t necessarily need size to be successful when you’re as fast as he is

[@venomf0]

4.49 is not fast in the nfl its average.

[@5LeafClover12]

In game speed is different than 40 time.

[@venomf0]

@@5LeafClover12 yes but the corners play fast too and so do these new hybrid safteys. 165- 170 pounds is very thin.

[@antoniohoward5920]

@@venomf0 he doesn’t run a 4.49 he is faster than that

[@antoniohoward5920]

@@venomf0 and he burnt derek stingley who runs a 4.3 so your comment is in the trash

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

Doesn't matter. He played against top notch talent and destroyed them.. He will be just fine

[@tank100286]

Oh it definitely matters. There's levels to this. So many people have been great in college, but turned out to be a bust when they turn pro. But we will see.

[@lilcourtny08]

You have to do it every week in the nfl.

[@jaystacks5249]

@@lilcourtny08 against grown men who do this for a living. It’s a big difference

[@nii3552]

Got some Blacked action going on in your picture

[@ulongo123]

The pros focus on alot of things but I think his got a lot of potential though. Some dudes are just natutally strong.

[@stfu4159]

I feel his pain. I can eat all day everyday, imma still be 165-175 the most. Im 6’1. My body is just a fat burning machine, it is what it is...thats me. I had to learn to accept it and move on, girls don’t care so i don’t care lol.

[@mikemarc92]

That’s also an excuse. You can eat enough that your body can’t break down everything. You’re just not eating enough lol

[@johnnypolo4589]

@@mikemarc92 it’s the truth I’m 6’3 185 most I’ll maybe see is 200

[@missayawk]

You're probably very active sports wise.Youre probably burning more than you're putting in.I look back on when I was 6'2 174lbs at 21 playing basketball 4-5 times weekly.I was eating well, but used to sweat crazy, even my legs sweated.When I stopped playing ball, the gut came and refuses to leave.

[@stfu4159]

@@missayawk bro stfu, im 37 and barely workout or be active. Stop assuming and LISTENNNN.

[@kg7148]

STFU ! Ur 37 still talking like your 15, Jesus dude

[@Alex-uq2jg]

He’s twitchy fast his weight only matters if he gets jammed but most db’s won’t be able to get their hands on him

[@ifheavenwashuman]

True, but I don't even think that will effect him. It's moreso about can he be used over the middle, and can he sustain the punishment from those bigger safety's & linebackers. And even that is a bit overblown when he's been healthy his entire college career in the best conference in cfb.

[@HH-le1vi]

Whoever drafts him has to move him around a lot. If you keep him on the outside he's going to get crushed

[@KnowOne111]

He’s not twitchy he’s smooth and sharp. Waddle is twitchy

[@KnowOne111]

@David Sessions he said himself that he doesn’t want to gain weight and teams need to accept who he is as a player. Didn’t run at his pro day because he felt slower after getting over 170

[@ifheavenwashuman]

@David Sessions I'm pretty sure he was lifting the entire time

[@legendaryzay7441]

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." In Jesus we find true rest! Come to Him as you are!✝️🙏🏽❤️

[@blakehofmans8486]

Amen

[@Thowzand_]

amen

[@gregoriusrex1855]

Amen

[@missayawk]

This is how life works: Once this kid is successful, everybody will start trying to get the clone.QBs used to be pocket passers and lilly white....now what do most teams crave? It just take one to break the mold, plus when they can't find any holes in your game, they start looking for other things.Devonta just open the door for other slim guys like us ( well I used to be)

[@8ight920]

fax

[@i_Gotcha_]

I'm rooting for this guy like desean jackson, steve smith he reminds me of myself when i was in high school 150-170 and i let that affect my self esteem wise. and its so cool see a dude of his weight be drafted in the first round. I hope he can be really great.

[@dennisallen8333]

And the Eagles are reaping the benefits! We Eagles fans are happy to have him on our team.

[@bobmyers3547]

The man glad we got him. Da birds 🦅

[@Gcode609]

Unc sneaker game on a 💯🤙🏾

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Shannon shoe game is top notch 🔥

[@stephenadams5223]

Shannon sharpe is such a good vibe. I watch his channel as well as his segment with skip whenever im feeling lonely. Dude has such an infectious personality and he is someone i emulate.

[@touchdowntaylor8424]

The football Gods will be with him, just keep working and keep your head up.

[@cbfbmc]

Whichever team draft him is going to be very excited I will also put him on kick returns

[@chedbeckford8067]

When I watch the tape he's a star

[@aj2029]

Look how he’s killing it still

[@samuelgainey8336]

Dude is a beast. DBs are gonna be terrified to play bump and run coverage with him.

[@dougstyles]

Glad he's an Eagle. "The slim reaper."

[@karnliberated8891]

I think he'll be fine i just worry about durability when he gets clocked in middle of the field one good time. With his speed he may not have to worry bout inside routes though.

[@jamarijones164]

Your structure doesn’t matter your performance matters

[@dessy073]

You don’t know much about sports do ya lil fella

[@bino5379]

@@sxlx injury comes to all sizes, play sports and you’d know

[@bino5379]

@@dessy073 i’m sure you don’t play football

[@yourenotfunny2905]

@@bino5379 don’t act like weight and strength don’t play a factor in injuries though...

[@jamesj1182]

@@bino5379 Well i played for 10+ years and size/frame matters. Desean Jackson doesnt produce anything while on the sideline for example. If this kid succeeds it will be against the odds.

[@mossimotiberi5741]

This dude is gonna dominate

[@Moonroofmusik]

Philly Proud

[@PhillipShadid1981]

It's a shame they do not believe in him a whole lot. The kid can ball. As Steve Smith Sr. what it's like to have your physical be questioned. Go ball kid, you got it.

[@selfmade8884]

He’s built just like Marvin Harrison. He’s going to be good if he can beat press coverage.

[@antcantcook960]

Nobody plays more press coverage than the SEC, who also had the most DBs drafted in the first round last month. I’m pretty sure that won’t be a problem since he did it better than any WR in college last year

[@chase4468]

Exactly who I thought of, MH

[@williampresley4945]

Marvin Harrison was around 190 lbs when he played professionally

[@gracialonignasiver6302]

Marvin Harrison had a Top ALL Time QB throwing to him his entire career. Manning always put the ball where Harrison wouldn't get destroyed, and the Colts preached going to the ground instead of taking big hits. Smith is going to have to put on 15 pounds of muscle to survive those hits in the NFL.

[@AK-74K]

​@@gracialonignasiver6302 so far so good

[@lg3385]

Come to Philly 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@LSturdy]

Weightism is Real ! We Take our Respect !

[@JL-et2nh]

Shoot I’m 170 too lol this a blessing tho we can’t ever get fat no matter how much we eat

[@champking20]

Facts

[@glodimvovi2345]

@zuze nah fr I was 115 going into hs and I’m 154 going out of hs this year

[@glodimvovi2345]

@zuze freshman year I was like 5’4, today I graduated and I’m like 5’11/6’0

[@qanderson4968]

Fr I can’t be mad at that

[@thale2422]

I was like that...I was 147lbs almost 19, graduating marine corps boot camp. It was hard to gain weight. I am 232lbs now lol

[@donleon8879]

"Whenever you're doing nothing, just eat"🤣🤣

[@redmen4real08]

Being a small guy makes you a big target, but then again speed kills. Please keep your head on a swivel. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@therampage5555]

LOVE it I know exactly what he's dealing with I'm like him eat all day everyday and can't put on a pound, he looks great tho rep for the thin guys!!

[@BakaDemi]

Shannon could wear anything and still show his muscles through

[@619xquickscopexx]

He is strong for his body size and he knows how to use his body for his weight

[@chiozo11]

Hes gonna b good. Me and him are the same height 6'1. Beginning of 2020 i was 168 lbs waking up. Now 16 months later, i wake up to 188 lb, and I still do pushups, sit ups every other day. He can gain weight easily with the right timing and strong meals. With all the resources in his disposal, he can get to 200 lbs by the end of his rookie contract.

[@ja1boi]

I think 180-185 would be a good size for him to maintain that speed.

[@KnowOne111]

He doesn’t want to gain weight he said straight up he’s slower if he’s heavier and that’s why he didn’t want to run the 40 at his pro day

[@chiozo11]

@@KnowOne111 he's gonna gain weight regardless. They're gonna have him lifting weights, so its gonna b muscle weight, not fat weight to slow him down. He just needs a little more weight so he can eat them NFL tackles.

[@KnowOne111]

@SL234 If dude gained 25 lbs of ANYTHING he’d be a completely different athlete and player. There’s no way to predict if his skillset would translate to a completely different body type

[@afranks8566]

175 - 185 is probably more optimal for him. He's never gonna be a huge guy (which Sharpe addresses here) and he doesn't need to be, but a few extra pounds probably won't hurt.

[@ilikepizza5292]

Uncle Shay be Flizzy

[@troardlevant9552]

I got a high metabolism problem 2 but eating ain't bad ee just can eat and eat no wight will come ..

[@LeapofFaith47]

He just gonna have to use that speed and quickness to substitute for size and strength, learn how to adjust his body on hits and get out of bounds after catches instead of taking hits to get extra yards and he'll be good

[@ricardobjj24]

He's gonna be like DeSean Jackson, he is like 170

[@erictoomer5665]

Yeah DeSean was like 175 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@cal31BRIAN23]

He doesn’t have Desean’s speed.

[@shakurj]

@@cal31BRIAN23 yes he do

[@noizychild]

Listed.. dj like 155 lol

[@ifheavenwashuman]

@@cal31BRIAN23 Doesn't need it. He's taller, and more rangy of a receiver.

[@keeboniecy1198]

Shannon shoe game is tight-

[@josn5674]

What shoes does he have on

[@qmuchsauce6670]

@@josn5674 Dior B23

[@GQ-jv9uw]

I was thinking the same

[@bignbafan20]

@@qmuchsauce6670 what are thoseee

[@coachnickens6652]

He'll be aight!!

[@princewillwp]

"I guess you didn't eat at your friend's house"😂😂😂😂

[@MarvinMonroe]

I don't keep up with football much anymore but he seem seems like a classy young man

[@Greekwarrior-je1iy]

YES SIR THE SLIM REAPER BABY HOWIE FINALLY didnt OVER THINK IT an made the CORRECT PICK the DB KILLAH!!!

[@anthonydurgin5681]

This face to face is better

[@dohagen2442]

Title sounds like something Lizzo would say

[@jaydrains2247]

The nfl line backers and safeties will lay the wood on this dude

[@eskiiedup]

i’m the same way and all you hear is “do you eat” even though i eat more than my bigger friends and peers

[@stunna654]

Keep breaking them ankles , dbs aint scared of the big wr . They scared of what they cant catch, when they line up against you I guarantee they aint talking, because they know every play they be catchin their breath chasing you. As big as that te talking to you every one loved pushing that mans face to the turf. Respect though great te.

[@whosdatguy1834]

I say let his light shine

[@gregoryjones7712]

inspiration for all skinny dudes like im not a football player never was but i am a fighter and was a wrestler im 6ft0 weigh 150 lbs thats just me

[@layoffme3346]

It’s skinny rail thin extremely strong guys he seems to be one watching his film don’t seem him get bullied

[@tre_4]

I Agree, Don't Let The Looks Fool You. Most People Think You " Have " To " Look " A " Certain " Way In Order To Have Certain "'Qualities "

[@RayOid]

175 now

[@kingchill352]

😂 I was 145 until 21 ten years later I’m 180 solid 😂

[@alansanchez3993]

I was 6’3” 120 as a senior in college. Now I am 225 after 5 years of weight room/eating. It can be done by an NFL PLAYER.

[@maniaclatdisciple]

120 pounds ? What medical condition did you have bc that’s seriously underweight for your height

[@younglewiel5133]

1. everyone has different metabolisms 2. he has speed and agility to work on with the weight. hes not gunna gain 30 pounds and lose out on speed. you can lose speed but his career is determined off speed..

[@Unknown-ji7vz]

Djax was small too when he was with us

[@lewjones3]

Really make me wish I would've stuck with football.. I'm. 6'1/6'2, 230 lbs.. solid.. big for nothing lbs

[@edvonblue]

I hope the kid does good in the nfl

[@rickyaguilar7572]

I weighed the same as a freshman. Never was given the ball be of my size, graduated HS and I'm healthier, faster, stronger, quicker, and better at football than ANYBODY I played on the team with. It's funny because I kinda knew I was better.

[@dbreeze5559]

It’s so hard to be a skinny guy . I don’t think people realize how they body shame slender men

[@dashingtrh]

He just has a fast metabolism I do too

[@yummy2318]

I get that his build works for his game but just for durability I feel like he should add some muscle

[@PowerIsWithin]

This dude is going to be special .... Marvin Harrison wasn’t the biggest but a great receiver

[@gracialonignasiver6302]

People are missing the point. There's no doubt that Smith can perform well at his weight in the NFL. The question is whether or not he can take the hits at that weight. Because he's going to take some big hits in the NFL.

[@comagin2451]

How much does AB weigh?

[@Greenblood60]

Eagles fan here. If he gets to 180lbs., I'm good.

[@justanotherisekaiprotagoni7293]

Trueeee im a ravens fan but they on my watchlist along with bears

[@ifheavenwashuman]

I know it's football but it's quite annoying and weird to have everyone critique your body, even when you're doing an interview. 🤦🏿‍♂️ Especially when you've succeeded despite it for so long.

[@realtruth1448]

Your body is everything in contact sports, especially FOOTBALL, being 6’1 170 seems utterly ridiculous for an nfl WR, that’s why it’s a controversial topic, I personally see him becoming a top 10 WR very soon in the NFL because even though is underweight for his height, he’s still an elite WR

[@ifheavenwashuman]

@@realtruth1448 I agree, but he's been healthy his entire career & he's show nothing but superstar potential up to this point. Maybe the only "weakness" he is actually his greatest strength.

[@carl1095]

The best rugby player in the world at the moment, Chesin Kolbe, is 5'7 and 163pouns. He had to defy the odds and naysayers to get where he is.

[@chosenone9102]

Bra a mix of DeSean Jackson and Chad Johnson

[@keepingupwithlamarjackson5831]

Nobody ever said Marvin Harrison was too small after he started dominating

[@kevyuill13]

Now just made a one hand catch to help eagles 🦅 to superbowl

[@justanotherisekaiprotagoni7293]

Aint he taller than OBJ?

[@RT-qz5ci]

Djax just as little and hes been one of the best deep threats ever. Long as the coaches know how to use him he good

[@anferneewilliams1122]

Next Marvin Harrison

[@trevormichaud8701]

Do it for the skinny guys Devonta!!!! LETS GO!!!!!!

[@filaybull4138]

He doesn’t have straight burner speed like tyreek but he’s got that 6th gear he can just shift into to make the catch.

[@HeyhitmeBAM]

He’s going to do juice for sure 🧃

[@MrDdub619]

He can put on more weight if he focus on strength training. I was the same came out of high school a buck 45.

[@heathlewis7766]

I weigh 124 but I’m slow so I probably won’t make it to the BFL

[@user-ug2db2fq3d]

i’m 156 freshman 6’1

[@jewelsofuniverse2130]

Lot of strongest martial artist street fighters in history were slim muscle and not compact at all and be small as Bruce lee and can dish out heavy hits taking down way bigger opposition that’s 5 times bigger If you can survive martial art training that prep you for all or nothing situations that involves vital spots then you can survive football hits These media critics acting like devonta is a midget being at a disadvantage

[@anteaglan76]

I think he can be the next Jerry Rice. In my opinion

[@JayPhilthy]

He has to beat EVERYONE off the line! Cause physical CB's will press him. But at that size I can't figure it out ...I think COVID-19 helped him land. Not saying he isn't a talent....but come on! Depending on the type of DB's he is matched with changes the game. against corners with

[@toadface8627]

Can anyone explain this. I'm 5'11" 240lbs 30% body fat 37% muscle, but I can see my abs. My BMI is above 30, but people say I look skinny. All my numbers say I'm obese, but I have muscle cuts and I'm quite slender.

[@kg7148]

You are morbidly obese lmao

[@toadface8627]

@@kg7148 not at all, people say I look skinny. The numbers say I'm obese, but I'm not. Clinically and numbers wise, I would be considered obese, but not athletically. I have visible and and cuts

[@Logan.9.]

I’m 103 going into highschool

[@kirio1038]

Only thing im worried about is him getting injured a lot. Size helps with the impacts. I know as long as he stays healthy he is going to kill in the nfl.

[@CollinRouzer]

I’m 5’8 142 is that normal

[@chalkyblack7582]

Do anybody remember Steve Smith 👀

[@Mattjonesll]

His weight won’t affect him the same way height doesn’t affect Tyreek Hill.. Even so. give him 2-3 years in an NFL facility with trainers can always get bigger / Stronger

[@KnowOne111]

What do you mean Tyreek’s height doesn’t affect him? You telling me he’d play the same way at 5’5” or 6’5”?

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Devonta Smith can be Marvin Harrison or DeSean Jackson 2.0

[@ac_0067]

If he's got Chris Johnson speed or faster then his size won't be a problem.

[@dellis4320]

He doesn't have CJ speed 🤷🏿‍♂

[@ac_0067]

@@dellis4320 Okay so with that being said what do you think the NFL scouts saw in him?

[@dellis4320]

@@ac_0067 dude is a pro. He has elite route running & quickness. His 40 time wasn't top speed but it was decent. Watching him on TV, dude is a burner. He's a little small, weight wise, so if he can consistently beat press coverage, dude well be an All-Pro. Mark my words...

[@ballinforjesus3645]

You wrong for this

[@jackfeldman8684]

I don't see why he can't be exactly like Ty Hilton if not better. I don't think TY weighs over 190, could be wrong but I doubt it.

[@lowkeylowkey2186]

I wish I had his problem, I have the opposite where I’m too fat

[@GuillermoQ510]

I was like this until I turned 26

[@shiyamashell7622]

He said I eat all day err day , 🤣 I’m saying tho where da food go ? 💀

[@johnapple6355]

Lol it’s hard to gain weight when you got fast metabolism. Plus he plays football and he’s very active, he can’t try experimenting sedentary lifestyle for a bit.

[@shiyamashell7622]

@@johnapple6355 he better gain some weight bc them folkz in the nfl gone try to take his head off. But he shouldn’t have to worry about that, he’s fast

[@markphillips8097]

Sabin did say I don't care how skinny he is get him a crimson jersey

[@Babybacktillery]

If Saban didnt give in and give Devonta Smith an offer. Alabama don't win the last 2 championships they won. I hate teams passed him up in the draft jus cus of his weight. Every team Bama faced he humiliated their best DB.

[@tre_4]

You're Absolutely Right. Bc, He Was One Of Their " Main " Targets In Both Games.