Philadelphia's DeVonta Smith Humble Roots, Alabama, Henry Ruggs, Jalen Hurts, Eagles SB? | The Pivot

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Couldn't do a training camp tour without stopping to see the defending NFC Champs in Philadelphia and we sat with Eagles playmaker, Louisiana native and former Alabama star, Wide Receiver DaVonta Smith.
With expectations flying high in Philadelphia, DeVonta opens up that last year's success doesn't mean anything and remembers the feeling of losing in the Super Bowl but not holding onto it come week 1. September starts a new year for one of the NFL's top tier teams and the young offense is balanced by some strong veterans on defense. Motivated by the leadership and talent of quarterback Jalen Hurts, DeVonta believes having another year playing together under their belt will only make the offensive duo that much stronger this season.
Often criticized for his size being smaller than the typical wide receiver, DeVonta has never allowed that to hold him back and continues to let his play on the field do the talking for him and quiet his naysayers. Confidence is never lacking and rising to the highest when fueled by competition DeVonta is ready to take on the NFL's best this season and finds it a waste of energy to talk trash so it comes down to maximizing his abilities and outplaying his opponents.
DeVonta also talks about the close bond developed while at Alabama between the wide receiver room and that no matter the different paths the guys have taken in life and in their careers, their brotherhood has remained solid. With the recent happenings of former college teammate and friend Henry Ruggs, DeVontaa talks about why it was important to be there for him as a friend during his difficult time and even missed a day of camp to attend his sentencing hearing in Nevada.
DaVonta is excited for the season to be underway with high hopes for his Eagles team to make a Super Bowl run again and also looking forward to another big moment in his life, becoming a dad soon.
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[@davidcampbell4169]

A very humbled star. No choice but to root for him. Good job Pivot!

[@kennethjacobs3716]

One thing I got from this interview is that DeVonta Smith don't speak any more than what needs to be said. He don't speak "empty calorie" words. You know, talking just to talk. Straight to the point and about his business! 🦅🦅🦅

[@goddess22233]

Most definitely know what he talking about when he do talk 💯 you peeped that too

[@nschredldaveydog2927]

True, but he can talk some trash when he’s mic 🎤 up!

[@ccarter_46]

He’s young and shy man. I doubt he’ll stay that way. I can tell he’s the type that likes to feel people out before talking just to talk. Ain’t nothing wrong with that, seems like a good dude man.

[@neetrab]

Yeah, most young guys are like that that I know. It's sometimes annoying

[@virgo7684]

Between The Pivot and New Heights podcasts…You all are doing an AMAZING JOB!

[@topofthemorningpodcast_]

Agreed! I personally prefer The Pivot by a mile but they are both exceptional

[@IndigloC25]

the pivot clears new heights so easily but it’s still cool

[@cherrylreeves129]

Them there is my boys(Ryan,. Fred and Chan)

[@1682Wick]

@@IndigloC25nice opinion

[@DmaxxZ]

And bussin with the boys!!

[@zj8478]

Bro won the heisman at 170lbs in the SEC!

[@lynnemann7219]

And won Championship for Bama! This man is real deal. No arrogance, no baloney, just a great human being and great baller!!! He's real and nobody has seen anything yet from this "Giant"! He's a King David! Watched him at Bama for all his years and will watch him always! ❤🙉🙈🙊 DeVonte Smith (Slim Batman!)❤

[@kgoins7928]

I can't wait for this one DeVonta Smith is one of my favorite young stars for how he carry himself on and off the field!!! True Class Act

[@justinwalker1527]

Facts

[@HARVEY_1988]

True!

[@nathanallen3761]

I seen smith play in high school he was like that I seen play against lutcher high school in the state championship game it was 1 vs 11 and he was a bad ass basketball player too

[@scottrackley4457]

I've been an Alabama fan for 40 years, he is one of my favorites. He's a very nice, very skilled young man. Just a good dude.

[@DoJoStan]

Throughout the interview he's always mentioning family but at 42:27 when he mentions his brother wearing his number it really tells you how much family really means to him.

[@jeremiahwilliams9470]

Bro so cold and humble let's go devonta

[@DuyNguyen1793]

Long time Philly fan... not from Philly... but he's right, all we want is for you to do your job... and we'll let you know when you're not... and that's why I became a Philly fan is because of that "no nonsense" attitude... respect

[@ryan8165]

You act like you're the coach lmao

[@TrizBlanko]

@@ryan8165every last one of them does 😂😂😂 worst fan base in the entire sports world 🌎

[@GeorgeEscobar-yb4qs]

Long time eagles fan from Colorado I couldn't agree more. Eagles are a blue collar team for blue collar people.

[@sencity25]

Same actually from Dallas and still in Dallas I hear so much bs about being an Eagles fan but like bro said I love that we hold our guys accountable for how they perform.

[@johnmedellin84]

Smitty the 🐐. I’ll never forget how happy I was when we drafted him. This episode grew my love for him as a player and human. Go Birds!

[@robertstillwell2239]

I'm still proud to see someone from my lil home town destroying whoever he goes up against on the field

[@jamesjeffers4138]

Easily my favorite draft pick the Eagles have ever made in my lifetime at the WR position.

[@virgo7684]

I love Channing! “Do you have any hobbies?!” Hahahah

[@Confooosion]

Finally a Philly guy, thank you guys!

[@jamestobin3993]

Got slay before but I feel you bro 🤧💪🏼

[@charleshall3047]

Youngin is so humble but a dawg on the field. He definitely has a new fan

[@bmbpets4861]

Love Smith! Hopefully Hurts is on some day as well. Go Birds! 🦅

[@tommclain8893]

This young man has his priorities straight. New fan even though a Lions fan. Pivot excellent interview, could not get him outside of his skin.

[@floridashii561yadigg2]

Channing - " I got a meat" bro this dude is funny without even trying. He takes the seriousness away, making it a all around good vibes.

[@MrBigwen13]

As an Alabama fan, he was one of my favorites. Roll Tide and stay blessed.

[@user-wu6ss1fv2i]

This young man is a star human being and a very humble person.There's a lot young people can learn from someone this high caliber.

[@deshawnshinette1914]

I love everything about this young man. I plan to follow his career. God has truly smiled on DeVonta.

[@nlytend1]

People throw the humble word around a lot these days but I can’t argue that this dude is the real deal.

[@williamcarter9066]

That’s the one of greatest compliments anyone could ever receive an in my mind it’s always better to be humble than to get humbled because that always occurs when never wanted to occur 😂😂😂

[@jamesjeffers4138]

@@williamcarter9066 "It's better to be humble than to be humbled" - I'm stealin that bro. That's so good

[@MarlonDefillo]

I would’ve expected an interview with Jalen hurts or Aj brown. But to get smitty, it makes it that more special

[@deontelewis6768]

Bro. I already loved Smitty. The fact that he 100% understands Philly already makes me so happy. Gotta grab that Kelly green joint

[@Rodnyet]

So dope to see a star player of his caliber be so humble, wish him much success this upcoming season. Another great interview fellas 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@frankdaviel1347]

Humble dude, glad he's an Eagle!

[@justinbaxter2332]

I’m from Alabama and a big Philadelphia Eagles fan this was an episode I been waiting for. Fly Eagles Fly

[@robertbarger6439]

Go Birds

[@jayp9597]

Cant be nuhn but 1.5😂😂 Channing Mahn... This dude funny as hell

[@zamokuhlemncwabe2664]

I love The Pivot Podcast and this episode was great as others. Oh, DeVonta here's a Philly fan all the way in South Africa 🙌🏿🙌🏿. Continue being humble All the best with the season, looking forward to this season especially with the performance of last season and that classic display from our QB1 Hurts. Fly Eagles Fly

[@CJhasbeenhere]

I’ve been crushed for the situation of Henry Ruggs that happened. I watched him a lot during his career at Alabama all through his short career in NFL but I still pray everyday for that young man that he gets through that situation and he somehow makes a comeback someday to the NFL Ik the situations are completely different but the Mike Vick situation and then to see him come back and revive his career with the Eagles I do hope that HR3 gets a second chance in the NFL one day but only time will tell and it’s in Gods hands

[@titusshowers6203]

Salute 🫡 to the superstar Tae. Saw this guy in high school because I’m a warrior fan. Such a great kid and he’s the poster for hard work pays off! ✊🏾💯

[@donaldjames5165]

Hey Titus the same way we see Tae in football is the way we see you and your family in the gospel game! Proud of y'all my brother!

[@titusshowers6203]

@@donaldjames5165 yo much love much respect 🫡

[@SupermanHopkins]

34:18 "Back in the day, when Fred played with Y.A. Tittle." 😅

[@KUPUStheGreat]

I love that we drafted this guy, he’s a great individual.

[@michaelbonty1238]

This the one I been waiting on!! 🦅

[@brownsugar2271]

And Hurts!

[@MrHumble22]

As a giants fan I hate I gotta say this … but I got ALOTTTA respect for this dude as a player & as a man

[@AK1892]

How i felt as a psu fan about barkley😂😂😂 im a eagles fan but i love SB man

[@MrHumble22]

@@AK1892 He was supposed to be a giant fr but those dirty nasty cowboys let y’all jump them right ahead of us lol y’all knew we’re gonna take him smh

[@Phayrone]

​@@AK1892now Eagles have both.

[@PanagiotisAraujo11]

Another one great episode! DeVonta is one of my favs,one of the most humble NFL player right now,also he is amazing receiver and so underated!Slim reaper gonna do more great things on the field in the future,stop sleeping on him.

[@DeeDee-ik9yg]

I swearrrr I love Channing!!!🤣🤣🤣 That man had me HOLLERIN laughin driving home from work!!😂😂 When he said he coulda bought Ameet (sp?) I hollered!! Channing has absolutely NO damn sense!😆 His foolishness brings my soul so much joy and laughter!😆🖤💛 Great show fellas!👏🏾

[@mirrr5156]

Love DeVonta’s chill laidback personality

[@tironjames3526]

Very humble down to earth dude!!!! My favorite player #6 🦅🦅🦅

[@Lefty38853]

Growing up in Philly and seeing this place get worse and worse with the killings. Make anything positive i see related to Philly is so refreshing. He reps Philly in the best way 🙏🏿💪🏿❤️

[@natashasimmons642]

Even though he played at Alabama, I'm a big DeVonta Smith fan...another great interview!! ❤❤

[@terrellhawkins8178]

These guys are consistently dropping high-quality content! Love it!

[@bobbybowman2268]

Great show fellas, I'm always excited to see a Louisiana aka "Da Boot" boy on the show and shining in the NFL

[@lynnemann7219]

DeVontae is great young man. Not only in football but in his heart and soul! Love this young man!❤

[@lynnemann7219]

Roll Tide,Tae!! You're the Man! ❤

[@emmanuelvalerio6004]

Yoo this podcast keeps on giving hit after hit🐐

[@zspndigitalarchive]

21:55 he already won the heisman man that confidence for a WR different esp in a hear where an hour could win if he won it running routes fr

[@boy_____]

Another classic episode! ✊🏿

[@bobbyhill3rd242]

Always Always Excited to see The Pivot Show.

[@GeorgeEscobar-yb4qs]

Congratulations on the extension Smitty you are worthy of every penny. Two WR1 in Philadelphia! Fly eagles Fly

[@Dioums]

This kid is just phenomenal…I hope other up and coming athletes will learn from him. His parents must be proud

[@ClioTheLeo]

Thank yall for showing love to Henry Ruggs 👌

[@joannlewis8101]

One of the best interviews I've seen lately. DeVonta Smith is truly a talented, humble and caring human being! May God continue to bless you, your family and Our Philadelphia Eagles!!!🦅🦅🦅

[@carlseals6903]

D.Smith #3 my guy nothing but class & down to earth, love watching him play

[@carlseals6903]

Forgot bama built!!!!

[@bigg502mo]

I’m not from Philadelphia but I embrace the Philadelphia culture!!!

[@neetrab]

The culture embraces you too!!

[@KTGaming3]

Skinny Batman top 3 nickname ever 🦹🏿😭

[@Ira.J712]

That young brotha has what you call (Real confidence) Not that (fake confidence) ie (cocky) Blessed by The Creator 🙏🏿 with great talent too.. Y'all brothas keep up the good work!

[@KTGaming3]

My favorite player!! Smitty got his bama jersey wanna get the Philly jawn next🙏🏾

[@dsubunny]

Get it in Kelly Green

[@kennethjacobs3716]

I got Amite -Channing That's actually where my wife and I got married 🤣😂

[@darieljavier5560]

I swear to god these first few minutes of the episode start off like a daytime sitcom sometimes, Channing stays cracking me up.

[@rudygonzalez8034]

Love this episode

[@Xzay14]

DeVante always look like he boutta tell you he had to eat the last cookie with that smile 😅😅

[@user-uv1od8gi9t]

Can’t help but to love a Louisiana Guy!!🎉

[@user-vr3mg8wy7o]

6 is All Business. Love it.

[@michellewales9284]

I just came to say, I’m born and raised from Louisville, KY and I breathe Philly Eagles!!! 🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@Mooreofkay]

Loved the interview, So happy to see someone from my town get to experience bigger things.

[@orlandowilliams6]

"I would have bought the whole Amite!" 🤣🤣

[@brandonnwhite44]

Roll tide baby

[@angelpagan5185]

Slim reaper baby 😎

[@KRYSTALHATCHETT]

Channing said "Amite is 1.5mil you can buy Amite haha" pure entertainment

[@dawsonjd247]

Hey guys, you all do a wonderful job. Freddie, I'm not sure if Ryan was talking about your teammate Jimmy Smith, but what you think about reaching out to him for show. Jimmy Smith was a great receiver not many people know about. I think he'd have some great stories and it would make a great show!

[@GeorgeEscobar-yb4qs]

I just started getting into podcasts and wow the Pivot podcast is great. So much content to catch up on. Keep up the great work primos.

[@bendavis9951]

Man nothing but respect for the young man. It's been crazy how I got to watch them play on both my favorite teams. The Slim Reaper of the NFL fasho.

[@lize2957]

Yesssssssss. Bird gang LFG!!!

[@jaminenyamekye2588]

Henry Ruggs story is so sad. Devonta is really his brother. Thats very nice to hear.

[@labarrinruffin4403]

Rc Tuscaloosa is like that!!! They were voted the #1 party school for years even got a sorority show on Hulu 😅

[@christcorvettesandcars3098]

Very good interview I’m really loving this dude!!

[@thehunter9928]

Smitty!🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@Ksp0626]

This brother is a beast and humble god bless.

[@growth2newconnections718]

He talking bout leather helmets 😂😂

[@cosbyjackson5053]

What an amazing young man I am wishing you nothing but success👊🏽

[@orlandowilliams6]

Y'all stay with the FIRE interviews and interviewees!

[@Brandon-zu2ti]

Louisiana stand up

[@yaboi9191]

Philly baby 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ianfox8887]

Great interview! You guys nailed it! Devonta is a good man! Great EAGLE too!!!!

[@bigpaul80]

I love these guys, new found respect for Devonta

[@travishayward126]

Great show guys.good luck this season d smith

[@smoothdstarrwalker6646]

Finally you got a real one Skinny Batman BirdGang

[@AK1892]

Not being biased or anything but this is my FAV EPISODE besides the b dawk one! This was phenomenal man fr fr!! THANK U FOR THIS!!!!!

[@ColinCaptures]

Thank you for stoppin into Philly❕🦅🦅🦅

[@briancayenne-elliott7826]

Great interview. Eagles fan here in London since Buddy Ryan days.

[@1rayonly]

We gota get smitty to superstar in madden

[@KTGaming3]

X factor by next season if madden wasn’t on drugs 😭🧟‍♀️

[@jaronjackson5501]

Yooooo this one was fire 🔥💯💪🏾‼️

[@mr.cookie7308]

Davonta remind me of the Gods Must Be Crazy Part 2, the dad lookin for his lost baby lol!

[@shedrickturner7758]

Great episode 💯

[@neimansimmons9047]

D. Smith going Ham again !! Very humble kid!! Howie knows how to pick em🔥🔥🔥🔥🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@StullaKingKuul]

Loved this dude since college he just different mentally and his game top notch to match

[@angelathomas-cooley6392]

Devonta Smith is one of my favorites. Thank you for this Pivot Podcast.

[@christenawilkerson1094]

DeVonta Smith#6 Blessings this Season, Peaceful Philly Fan!!!

[@2ntshow185]

I'm Philly fan from Cali...since the 80s

[@mkahbell835]

Yessssssurrrr I been waiting on one of these ! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

[@blazingbold8707]

Fred said we going fire you next time 🤣🤣🤣 they have such great chemistry

[@tyehodge4075]

Great interview

[@user-wu6ss1fv2i]

Great reciever and a greater person best of luck the test of the way.