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PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network about DeVonta Smith.
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All PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
One analyst is happy to be on an island with Devonta Smith, citing new OC Sean Mannion as a big factor with strong building consensus, contrasting with last year's Kevin Batula.PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
Expected to be a big part of the red zone offense for the Eagles, with high-point ability and trust from Jalen Hurts in the end zone.NegativeProjectionJul 18, 2026
Lacks top-5 upside and is a concern as a WR1 in redraft if paired with RB-RB start, though acceptable as WR2 behind an elite WR1.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
Ranked WR18 overall, making him the least preferred of the three Round 4 WRs being compared, though the analyst notes he will have exposure in redraft leagues and feels the price is fair.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Feels like a very safe floor play with expectations around 15 PPR points per game, but ceiling is limited due to touchdown concerns with career high of 8 in 2024 and expected regression to around 6 TDs.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Ranked as WR18 in Dynasty with cautious outlook versus Zay Flowers and Emeka Egbuka, though expected to be a big part of the red zone offense for the Eagles.PositiveBreakoutJul 18, 2026
This is the year to capitalize on Devonta Smith as he gets preferential treatment and the chance to show everything unencumbered and unbridled, separate from AJ Brown.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Smith has posted two 15 PPR points per game seasons while playing alongside AJ Brown, and is now positioned to shine as the Eagles' WR1 with his first real opportunity to lead the offense.PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
Without AJ Brown on the field, Smith ranked WR9 in yards per route run (2.59), WR6 in targets per route run (.31), and WR4 in expected fantasy points per route run (.61), demonstrating elite efficiency and positioning him as the clear WR1 in the Eagles offense.PositiveUsageJul 18, 2026
In 187 routes without AJ Brown on the field, Smith was wide receiver 9 in yards per route run (2.59), wide receiver 6 in targets per route run (.31), and wide receiver 4 in expected fantasy points per route run (.61).PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Wide receiver 17 at 37th overall in NFFC; with AJ Brown now gone to the Patriots, Smith is legitimately good and has posted two 15+ PPR points per game seasons while playing next to AJ Brown.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Smith's floor is safe at around wide receiver 2 territory due to volume, but his ceiling depends on whether the Eagles offense bounces back and whether Makai Lemon takes too large a slice of the already small Philadelphia passing attack.PositiveValueJul 17, 2026
Smith is being taken around the 12th receiver off the board, which represents good value for a former Heisman and Biletnikoff winner with elite talent pedigree.PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
When Devonta Smith lined up out wide last season, he had 2.95 yards per route run, tied for third best in the NFL. With AJ Brown leaving Philadelphia, Smith has the potential to be a true wide receiver one with a ceiling that could be super high if the offense bounces back.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
ECR ranks him 24th but ESPN has him at 32nd (8 spots later)—mentioned as a guy you can build draft strategy around as a highly quality additive player.PositiveProjectionJul 14, 2026
Devonta Smith is mentioned as a receiver ranked ahead of Jalen Waddle in the analyst's rankings.NegativeUsageJun 20, 2026
Smith has received too few targets over the last couple of seasons to reach the heights desired for a player of his caliber, though the Eagles' offensive coordinator change and new personnel may improve the situation.PositiveRoleJun 20, 2026
Smith has not beaten out another alpha in his own offense for years; while the Eagles have faith in him, Makai Lemon as a rookie may be positioned to soak up more targets and play a more prominent role.NegativeValueJun 20, 2026
Sixth-round receiver who also benefited from A.J. Brown's departure but analyst gives the edge to rookie Makai Lemon due to age and the fact that Smith hasn't beaten out another alpha in his own offense.PositiveValueJun 12, 2026
Devonta Smith is a favorite target at the end of round six or early round seven, representing good value at that ADP.PositiveValueJun 11, 2026
In trade discussions, Devonta Smith plus a 2027 second is considered roughly equivalent to Rome Odunze in value, suggesting fair trade compensation.PositiveValueJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith is now considered the easiest buy in dynasty, though his value has increased significantly since AJ Brown's trade became official.PositiveValueJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith should have been on the buy list a month ago before AJ Brown's departure was confirmed, as the Eagles' commitment to trading Brown made Smith's increased role inevitable.PositiveProjectionJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith has a realistic ceiling of 1400-1500 receiving yards with his increased target opportunities following AJ Brown's departure.PositiveUsageJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith has demonstrated elite efficiency in games with high target volume, averaging 89 yards, 7 receptions, and 0.5 touchdowns in 10+ target games throughout his career.PositiveProjectionJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith is projected to have his most prolific season as a wide receiver with expectations of 17-18 points per game, up from his 2024 career-high of 15 points per game.PositiveProjectionJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith could have an 18 points per game season now that he gets a chance to be an alpha receiver in the Eagles offense without AJ Brown.PositiveDepth ChartJun 11, 2026
Devonta Smith has moved ahead of AJ Brown in crowdsource rankings following AJ Brown's trade to the Patriots, gaining excitement as the Eagles' alpha receiver.PositiveValueJun 9, 2026
Smith is ranked in the mid-wide receiver range (14-16) and represents good value for a player with upside.PositiveProjectionJun 9, 2026
Jose projects Devonta Smith to finish between wide receiver 15-20, with the biggest concern being whether the Eagles' offense will figure things out and become more creative in their passing scheme.NegativeRoleJun 9, 2026
Jose questions whether Devonta Smith is cut out to be an alpha in an offense, noting he hasn't taken over even when A.J. Brown has been hurt or absent.PositiveProjectionJun 9, 2026
Taylor sees Devonta Smith as a high-end wide receiver two with a high floor, comparable to T. Higgins without the same magnitude of soft tissue concerns.PositiveRoleJun 9, 2026
Devonta Smith will gain the most from A.J. Brown's trade, as he will get more targets and has the agility to run creative routes that the Eagles can use to keep drives moving.PositiveProjectionJun 8, 2026
Won a Heisman Trophy at 171 pounds, demonstrating that lighter receivers can succeed at the highest level.