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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about DeVonta Smith.
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All Ron Stewart insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveInjuryOct 29, 2026
The source indicates that Devonte Smith is likely unavailable for the Eagles in Week 8, which increases target share for other Eagles receivers like Dallas Goedert.NegativeInjuryOct 24, 2026
Missed Friday's practice ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys. With the Eagles playing Monday, clarity on his status will come Saturday; if he misses Saturday practice as well, he is likely out. His absence would open targets to beneficiary WRs against a Cowboys defense allowing the most fantasy points to WRs when adjusting for opponent.PositiveValueOct 15, 2026
Ron Stewart believes DeVonta Smith's draft position should be around WR20, but he could significantly outperform that valuation. Smith ranked 14th among wide receivers in PPR and 7th in usage when healthy. The Eagles are passing 7% more inside the 10-yard line than last year (though still 3.8% below league average), which could yield 2–4 additional touchdowns. If Smith has a strong first game back against Dallas, his perceived value could jump to high-end WR2 territory (comparable to Christian Watson or Parker Washington). Ron Stewart would easily trade for Smith over Imeka Egbuka, Ali Gordon, Jalen Coker, Braelon Allen, and Josh Downs; would consider trading Swift for Smith; and views Smith over K'niel Tate as a clear win. Smith is currently dealing with injury and not expected to play this week.NegativeDepth ChartOct 12, 2026
Returning to the mix; his absence has allowed other receivers to see increased target volume, but his return will compress opportunities for secondary receivers.PositiveValueOct 8, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies DeVonta Smith as a buy candidate trading at WR2 price with WR20 production. Smith had 9 targets (tied for most among WRs), 15.2 expected points, WR19 usage, and 4th in air yards despite playing next to Puka Nakua. He projects to 12.4 PPR points per game in last 15 games with Nakua (WR20 pace), with hidden upside of 28.9 PPR points per game in 3 games without Nakua since last year. No signs of decline despite 'washed watch' narrative entering 2026. Stewart would trade Smith paired with Cole McBride for Jamar Chase, affirming the trade easily.PositiveValueSep 17, 2026
Zack Robinson recommends buying low on DeVonta Smith, citing his 27% target share and 82% route share from last week. Despite a WR46 finish, Robinson believes Smith is a top-12 play against the Titans. Ron Stewart views Smith as a high-value trade target, preferring him over players like Drake London, Sam LaPorta, Garrett Wilson, and Jalen Hurts in straight-up or plus-added deals.PositiveValueSep 9, 2026
DeVonta Smith is included in a draft roster Ron Stewart describes as 'solid' and 'strong,' indicating positive evaluation of the team construction and player selection; drafted as a flex option.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ron Stewart prioritizes DeVonta Smith, ranking him clearly ahead of other available options. Stewart views drafting Smith alongside Saquon Barkley as a strategic bet that the Eagles' 'tush push' play will decrease in frequency, which would increase the touchdown upside for both players. While Stewart acknowledges the roster construction concern of drafting two Eagles, he believes the highest-percentile outcome for the team relies on this touchdown distribution shift.NegativeDepth ChartSep 7, 2026
The source notes that Devonte Smith went before Rashee Rice in the draft, with Devonte going at pick 308.PositiveValueSep 6, 2026
Ron Stewart expresses desire for more DeVonta Smith exposure in managed league drafts, indicating he views Smith as an attractive target at his current ADP/availability. Smith was also selected in a draft with two wide receiver and three flex spots that Stewart evaluated as a monster team construction. However, Stewart also notes he drafted Smith somewhat indecisively, stating 'I took Devonte kind of in like flow state there. I don't even know what I was what I was deciding between,' indicating the pick was made without clear deliberation or conviction.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Ron Stewart ranks DeVonta Smith ahead of Z Flowers in draft preference, placing them back-to-back in the 26th-27th overall range with the ranking decision depending on roster construction and league format. In three-wide receiver, one-flex PPR formats, Stewart prefers DeVonta over Flowers.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Ron Stewart describes DeVonta Smith's draft pick as amazing, indicating strong approval of the selection at his draft position.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
Devonte Smith projects to be in a better offense than Nico, but is viewed as having lower touchdown upside; placed in the same tier as Nico despite the offensive advantage.NegativeValueAug 31, 2026
DeVonta Smith was drafted off the board during the draft sequence, indicating he was selected before the source's turn.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
DeVonta Smith was drafted by a chat participant in a two wide receiver one flex format league; the drafter reported crushing their draft, suggesting Smith was part of a strong overall draft haul.PositiveValueAug 29, 2026
The source approves of DeVonta Smith as a receiver pick at the 34th turn (round 3, pick 4 in a 12-team league), noting that if you wait on wide receiver until round three, DeVonta Smith is as good as that gets at that draft position.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
DeVonta Smith is acknowledged as a key component of the Eagles' offense, though the team's primary goal is to build their success around Saquon Barkley.NegativeInjuryAug 26, 2026
DeVonta Smith is noted as banged up, creating a tier break in receiver value after him in the draft. However, Smith is also generating significant buzz in the fantasy community, suggesting growing interest in his breakout potential despite the injury concern.PositiveRoleAug 25, 2026
With AJ Brown leaving Philadelphia and a new offensive coordinator arriving, DeVonta Smith posted 30%+ target share in games without AJ Brown previously and could become the undisputed alpha in this fresh era. However, Ron Stewart flags touchdown upside concerns given the Eagles' tendency to rely on rushing inside the 10-yard line rather than passing.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
The source would prefer DeVonta Smith at the 3-4 turn in superflex format, positioning him as a desirable receiver target in that draft window.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
The source identifies DeVonta Smith as one of his five priority targets at the turn, explicitly stating 'That's one of my five' when Smith is drafted, confirming Smith was a high-priority value target in the source's draft plan.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Ron Stewart consistently identifies DeVonta Smith as his highest-ranked player available, selecting him as a core roster piece and reaffirming the pick as the correct strategic move.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
DeVonta Smith was selected in the draft sequence, appearing in the receiver tier being discussed by the source.NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Ron Stewart highlights DeVonta Smith as a priority round three wide receiver and a potential target hog who could outperform his baseline projections. Smith has historically commanded 30% target shares when A.J. Brown is absent. While touchdown regression is a concern due to the Eagles' reliance on Saquon Barkley and the 'tush push' in the red zone, Smith has the upside to reach 10 touchdowns if he maintains a high target share.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Ron Stewart identifies DeVonta Smith as a desirable receiver target to add to his roster and groups him within a specific talent tier alongside Chris Olave, Nico Collins, George Pickens, Tee Higgins, and Rondale Moore.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Ron Stewart uses DeVonta Smith at pick 306 in a sample hero RB draft to establish two strong receivers alongside JSN, providing elite receiver depth that allows flexibility to take an elite tight end like Colston Loveland later.NegativeProjectionAug 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith was selected by the team in the draft, confirming his status as a target within their current draft strategy.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Falls to 28th overall in mock draft from 12th spot; selected as first WR pick in double hero RB strategy; part of a strong WR class that allows drafters to make up ground at the position after investing in two early RBs; represents the ideal WR anchor when executing double hero RB.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
With A.J. Brown gone, Smith has unlocked a second-tier ceiling that provides significant upside; Ron Stewart views this role expansion as meaningful for Smith's 2026 fantasy value, contrasting it with Chris Olave's ceiling which already showcased similar production last year without the same growth potential.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Ron Stewart ranks DeVonta Smith ahead of T. Higgins and TPR, indicating strong confidence in his value relative to those receivers. Smith was also mentioned in tier rankings alongside Loveland, Waddle, and Burton, with Flowers ranked a small tier ahead.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Ron Stewart places DeVonta Smith in an elite tier with Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Jones, projecting 14+ PPR points per game, above George Pickens and Nico Collins; also prefers Smith over Chris Olave, noting that once Smith and Mike Evans are gone, Parker Washington becomes a viable mid-fifth round option.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
The source expresses regret for drafting Jeremiah Love over DeVonta Smith, stating he would prefer to have taken Smith in hindsight.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a significant value on Sleeper as a fourth-round pick. In a 187-route sample without A.J. Brown, Smith performed as a top-tier receiver (WR8 in yards per route run, WR6 in targets per route run, WR4 in expected fantasy points per route run). Ron Stewart projects him as a fringe backend WR1 who will be the top dog in the Eagles' offense.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Ron Stewart took Smith at 4.10 (round 4, pick 10), identifying him as the highest-ranked player available at that spot. Stewart has Smith ranked 28th overall and states 'I have him as my third round target,' indicating significant value at round 4 ADP relative to his internal ranking. Smith is also viewed as a ceiling outcome play with strong correlation to Jaylen Hertz's performance; if Smith crushes, Hertz should too, making them a complementary stack.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been going as high as 2.10 in recent drafts but was selected at 4.04 in this draft, indicating value at the later spot. Ron Stewart notes low exposure to Smith at 4.4% and was debating between Smith, Breece Hall, and Ibuka Hasty at 4.04. Stewart states: 'I've seen Devonte Smith go as high as like the 2.10 here,' and confirms 'everyone is kind of in unison that Devonte Smith is a good pick.' However, Stewart also expresses skepticism about the Eagles passing game overall: 'I'm just not a big fan of the Eagles passing game,' indicating the value pick comes with underlying concerns about the offensive environment.PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Ron Stewart prefers DeVonta Smith over Rashi Rice as a draft alternative, suggesting Smith offers comparable or better value at the receiver position in this range.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Ron Stewart kept DeVonta Smith in the tenth round from the previous year, indicating strong value retention year-over-year.PositiveProjectionJul 11, 2026
The speaker is most in on DeVonta Smith at ADP among Eagles pass catchers. Smith will be worked in the slot with plenty of targets; he has been targeted over the middle of the field at decent rates by Hurts in the past and has zero playing time concerns—will be out there for effectively every route.PositiveUsageJun 12, 2026
DeVonta Smith is expected to take a significant target share in the Eagles offense, limiting opportunities for other receivers like Mai Lemon.NegativeInjuryNo date
Ron Stewart notes that DeVonta Smith is injured but expected to return eventually; he's on one of Stewart's main event teams and represents future upside once he returns from injury.NegativeProjectionNo date
Ranked WR12 with 30% target share in games without AJ Brown. With new coach Sean Monahan, there's a chance he becomes the overwhelming focal point similar to JSN last year when Metcalf and Tyler Lockett left. However, touchdown upside is limited by Eagles offense structure featuring Jaylen Hurts' rushing ability (tush push) and Saquon Barkley's presence, which reduces red zone opportunities for wide receivers. WR9 in PPG last year but drafted at WR27, representing significant discount; concerns about age risk and declining efficiency (did not hit 1,000 receiving yards), though many targets came at goal line and inside 10-yard line.PositiveValueNo date
Ron Stewart identifies Devonta Smith as a preferred third-round draft target, explicitly stating he would take Smith over running backs like Javonte Williams or Kyren Williams.PositiveValueNo date
Matt Harmon tiers Zay Flowers alongside DeVonta Smith, Chris Olave, and Malik Nabers, suggesting Flowers is undervalued in home leagues compared to his current ADP.