How DeVonta Smith quietly mentored Bama’s next star and changed his mindset
It wasn't a flashy moment. No cameras. No viral clips. Just a quiet field in Tuscaloosa-and two receivers, one living legend and one rising star, trading routes and insight.That's where DeVonta Smith, Alabama's former Heisman-winning WR and current NFL standout, met Ryan Williams, a freshman some in the Tide locker room are already whispering about like he's next. Not the next guy to try-the next guy to become.Smith didn't wait for a formal introduction. He reached out. A few texts, a little coordination, and suddenly the two were running routes together, working in sync like teammates. But it wasn't about training. It was about time. About presence. And, above all, about passing something down."I just wanted to meet him in person, chop it up," Smith told SEC Now. "Give him a little insight on what I think, what to expect. […]