Green, who was coming off a year-long suspension in 2010 after testing positive for marijuana, tested positive for marijuana again. Alabama dismissed Green from the team that spring, sending him into depression. Later that winter, he watched his Alabama teammates win a national championship, which only made him more upset.

DeVonta Smith grew up in Amite City, which is about 73 miles from New Orleans, where the Eagles will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

DeVonta Smith is remarkably accomplished for a 26-year-old. A national champion and Heisman Trophy winner at Alabama, Smith is about to play in his second Super Bowl and signed a lucrative extension with the Eagles less than a year ago.

DeVonta Smith's story begins in small town Louisiana. "He's letting the people see what we saw when he grew up here."

Philadelphia Eagles' DeVonta Smith plays during the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) AP

DeVonta Smith gave a surprising answer to John Clark on Thursday when asked about playing the Super Bowl less than a 100 miles from his hometown in Louisiana.‘Don't bother me with all that' — DeVonta