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FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
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All FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveUsageSep 1, 2026
The source notes that Eagles preseason usage suggests Smith will play significant snaps in the slot, making the offense more interchangeable and unpredictable under the new play-calling scheme.PositiveUsageAug 29, 2026
Smith is highlighted as a player with significant upside due to the departure of AJ Brown, which is expected to lead to a massive increase in his target share, building on his proven talent.PositiveBreakoutAug 9, 2026
Alfredo Brown ranks Smith as his WR10, targeting him in the third round. With A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert potentially seeing touchdown regression, Smith is poised for more scoring opportunities. The addition of OC Sean Mannion, who emphasizes pre-snap motion, should help get Smith open more frequently, mirroring the breakout potential seen in similar high-target receivers.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
Derek Brown ranks DeVonta Smith at WR12, noting that while he is the top of the WR2 tier, a case could be made to drop him due to a hamstring injury.PositiveProjectionJul 2, 2026
Jake Seeley and Andrew Erickson both advocate for Devontae Smith as a value play in the Eagles' revamped offense. Seeley notes Smith finished as a wide receiver one twice when A.J. Brown missed games, and maintains top-15/top-16 points-per-game production even in full seasons. With the Eagles shifting to more under-center play action and pre-snap motion under new coordinator Sean Mannion, Seeley projects Smith could reach 14–16 fantasy points per game. Erickson emphasizes Smith's proven track record as a top-producing receiver when elevated to number-one status, citing her delivery every time she's had opportunities. Both experts prefer Smith alongside Malik Lemon rather than choosing between them.NegativeValueNo date
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).PositiveBreakoutNo date
DeVonta Smith is highlighted as one of 10 players expected to rise up fantasy football draft boards before the 2026 season.NegativeRoleNo date
There are concerns about Devonta Smith's ability to be a clear number one receiver, especially compared to AJ Brown, which may limit his upside.PositiveUsageNo date
Devonta Smith has recorded 87 receptions for 1207 yards and 6 touchdowns in 21 games without AJ Brown, indicating he can be productive when the top receiver is absent.PositiveRoleNo date
Devonta Smith is expected to step up as the number one wide receiver for the Eagles, especially with AJ Brown's absence, and has shown potential to thrive in that role.