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DeVonta Smith consensus WR13 with +5 rank movement, rising.
DeVonta Smith ranked WR13 in expert consensus with ADP of 26 and average draft position of 38; consensus projection of 29.8 PPR points with 3.9-point standard deviation and +5 rank movement indicating recent upward trend.
Eagles WR Smith provides depth chart insurance behind rookie Lemon.
Smith is part of the Eagles' receiving depth chart alongside Lemon, Dontayvion Wicks, and Hollywood Brown, providing insurance if Lemon is not ready for prime time in Year 1.
Smith becomes Eagles' unquestioned top target after A.J. Brown trade.
DeVonta Smith is now the unquestioned top target for the Eagles after A.J. Brown's departure. Smith is described as one of the more underrated wideouts around and adds to the familiarity of the Eagles' receiving corps.
DeVonta Smith consensus WR13, up 5 spots in recent consensus.
DeVonta Smith ranked WR13 in expert consensus with ADP of 26 and average draft position of 38; consensus rank shows +5 movement upward from prior consensus, indicating rising expert confidence.
Smith positioned to benefit from Brown no longer drawing coverage.
Smith's fantasy outlook improves with A.J. Brown no longer attracting coverage; the source identifies this as a key question for a mid-round wide receiver expected to provide starting-caliber production.
DeVonta Smith ranked WR15 in knockout league format.
Ranked WR15 in ESPN's knockout league rankings with a bye week of 9.
Smith's ADP is too rich; ranked ECR 13 in tier three.
The source views DeVonta Smith's ADP as overpriced, stating he's 'getting to the point where he's getting a little too rich for me.' Smith is ranked ECR 13 in tier three, below Pickens (ECR 10, tier two).
Smith ranks WR19 in 2026 overall rankings.
Ranked WR19 overall (45th overall) in 2026 fantasy football rankings, reflecting solid production expectations for the Eagles wide receiver.
Smith is part of the upside-rich 3-4 turn WR tier worth targeting.
JJ Zachariason identifies DeVonta Smith as part of the attractive 3-4 turn wide receiver tier; he is a huge fan of this tier for upside purposes and recommends throwing multiple darts at it to increase odds of hitting on one of these players.
DeVonta Smith ranked WR13 in superflex with ADP of 47.3
DeVonta Smith ranked WR13 in superflex draft rankings with an ADP of 47.3 and average draft position variance of 7.6.
Smith's stable efficiency and target upside position him to beat ADP with slight usage bump.
The Eagles are in a transitional phase with their offense and WR room, so Smith is especially leaned on as the most familiar piece. Smith figures to challenge for his career-best 136 targets from four years ago and can probably take 7-8 touchdowns to the bank. His efficiency metrics have been remarkably stable his entire career; he just needs a slight bump in usage to beat his ADP. The source will bet on him.
Smith praises new OC Mannion's teaching approach and system clarity during training camp.
Smith is adapting to yet another new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion and spoke positively about the transition during training camp. Smith emphasized that understanding Mannion's flow, terminology, and play-calling approach is the biggest adjustment, and noted that once players grasp how Mannion wants to operate, "it becomes easy." Smith complimented Mannion's ability to "get everybody up to speed, helping everybody understand the small details of the offense," suggesting a smooth integration into the new system.
ADP-highest ranked but Pierall prefers McBride
DeVonta Smith is the highest-ranked player according to ADP at this draft point, but Ricky Pierall has Trey McBride ranked higher and would prefer McBride.
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Smith ranked WR17 in Yates' PPR top 160.
Ranked WR17 in Field Yates' PPR top 160 rankings.
Preferred second-round pick over Josh Jacobs.
Presented as a preferred second-round alternative to Josh Jacobs; the source would rather invest in Smith than take the disciplinary risk associated with Jacobs in a guillotine league format where early reliability is critical.
Smith falls 4 spots to ADP 28 in FBG OC high-stakes leagues.
DeVonta Smith has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 24 to rank 28 (WR15), indicating declining draft interest in the Philadelphia wide receiver.
DeVonta Smith drafted as WR2 with high floor and ceiling.
Drafted at WR2 in Draft No. 2 as a high-floor/high-ceiling receiver with youth on his side.
Waldman backs Smith as WR1 in improved offense with WR2 floor and WR1 ceiling.
Waldman identifies Smith as the clear-cut WR1 in a new offense that should improve from last year's schematic disaster. The offensive line, volume, big-play ability, and surrounding skill talent make Smith a safe pick with WR2 floor and top-five WR1 ceiling.
Heisman-winning receiver underrated for size; strong ADP value
Underrated due to size perception; won the Heisman Trophy as a receiver and is described as 'built different.' Davis Mattek notes he's 'a little underrated because he's small' and positions him as an ADP gift relative to Nico Collins, given that AJ Brown is gone from the Eagles and the team drafted other receivers, reducing target competition.
Smith falls 4 spots to ADP 28 in FBG OC high-stakes leagues.
DeVonta Smith has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 24 to 28 (WR15), indicating declining market confidence in the Eagles receiver.
Smith valued as second-round WR pick across multiple Zachariason builds.
Drafted in the second round (pick 25) in multiple Zachariason builds, indicating strong value at WR in that range.
Smith is the clear WR1 in improved offense with WR2 floor and WR1 ceiling.
Waldman views Smith as the clear-cut WR1 in a new offense that should improve from last year's scheme; the offensive line, volume, big-play ability, and surrounding skill talent make him a safe pick with WR2 floor and top-five WR1 ceiling.
Smith falls 4 spots to ADP 28 in FBG OC high-stakes drafts.
DeVonta Smith has fallen 4 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, declining from rank 24 to 28 (WR15), indicating reduced draft demand for the Eagles receiver.
Pawol skeptical of third-round WR value; doesn't like the tier.
Ricky Pawol expresses general disdain for third-round wide receiver selections, noting he doesn't like those picks in the third round despite Smith being a draftable option.
Smith beat Mitchell twice in 7-on-7; underthrown on deep route that could've been TD.
Had back-to-back completions from Hurts in 7-on-7 drills, beating Quinyon Mitchell each time. Also was underthrown on a deep route that could have resulted in a sure touchdown according to observer notes.
Ranked below Neighbors due to lower ceiling despite lower injury risk.
Chris Rodriguez now ranks Malik Neighbors ahead of DeVonta Smith, preferring Neighbors despite greater injury concerns because of Neighbors' higher ceiling.
Smith's 14+ PPG floor in 3 of 5 seasons supports third-round value with new OC.
JJ Zachariason is bullish on DeVonta Smith in the third round, citing his historical floor of 14+ points per game in three of five seasons; the only non-rookie season he missed this was under Kevin Petulo last year. With a new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia and evidence of improved route concepts (crossers for AJ Brown), Zachariason sees upside in Smith's range despite the Petulo era dampening his production.
Smith's 35% target share in games without AJ Brown shows elite alpha potential despite new WR competition.
Devonta Smith's target share without AJ Brown is elite: 25.6% career target share without Brown, and 35% target share in four games without him since 2022, averaging 97 yards per game in those games with a 32% targets per route run rate—'literally like JSN esque usage.' While Makai Lemon and Don'Tavian Wicks add competition, Smith's historical alpha role when Brown is absent demonstrates he can be an NFL offense's primary receiver. JJ Zachariason notes a new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, suggesting potential for elevated usage.