Bleeding Green Nation on DeVonta Smith

Smith's shift to out-wide role aligns with his best production; slot additions clear path.

Smith's role is shifting significantly out wide, where he has excelled. In 2025, he posted an 89.9 PFF receiving grade out wide with a 25.3% target rate and 2.95 yards per route run, tied for third-best behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Puka Nacua. His slot grades have deteriorated over time. With A.J. Brown traded away and Jahan Dotson departed in free agency, while the Eagles added Makai Lemon (primarily slot), Hollywood Brown, and Dontayvion Wicks, Smith should see a significant shift toward playing out wide rather than in the slot, positioning him for increased target volume.

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