Alabama fan dressed like Forrest Gump runs through Tuscaloosa during national title celebration Posted Jan 20, 2021 You could argue Devonta Smith is among the fastest players ever to put on an Alabama uniform after what we saw him do in the national championship game win over Ohio State. But the fastest ever? That might be Forrest Gump, known for running kicks back seemingly with ease and becoming an All-American in the 1960s. OK, fine. I know he’s fictional. (USA Today)