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Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden about DeVonta Smith.
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All Underdog Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
DeVonta Smith is expected to see increased volume compared to previous seasons, though he is ranked behind Jaylen Waddle in full PPR formats due to Waddle's higher reception upside. Smith is preferred in half-PPR formats.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Ranked as the 25th overall player, the source expresses strong confidence in DeVonta Smith, noting a desire to have ranked him even higher than his current position.NegativeInjuryAug 5, 2026
DeVonta Smith is currently dealing with a hamstring issue that has impacted his availability during Eagles training camp.PositiveValueJun 17, 2026
Devonte Smith is preferred over other round four receivers like the Burtons and Ibukas due to fewer questions surrounding him.PositiveValueMay 28, 2026
Co-host notes that DeVonta Smith is currently being drafted after AJ Brown, which is part of the consideration around AJ Brown's trade situation and draft positioning.PositiveRoleApr 29, 2026
Expected to see increased volume and scoring opportunities with new coaching staff likely to be more pass-heavy and fewer tush-push situations.PositiveProjectionApr 29, 2026
Ranked WR15 and expected to be the clear top receiver with A.J. Brown gone; flirting with top-10 status as an NFL player.NegativeValueNo date
DeVonta Smith is a really good football player but faces environmental issues with the Eagles offense that will be hard to overcome, placing him below Malik Neighbors in the ADP tier cluster of Nico Collins, George Pickens, AJ Brown, and DeVonta Smith. Matt Harmon explicitly states Neighbors should rank ahead of Smith due to these situational constraints; Smith's scheme limitations restrict his upside relative to his talent.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith's ADP rose when AJ Brown was traded, serving as a comparable example of how unsigned veteran wide receiver signings will cause immediate ADP climbs.PositiveRoleNo date
Smith has looked like the better wide receiver in certain matchups even when AJ Brown plays, as he is a ball winner who plays long and will be the go-to option in one-on-one coverage situations.PositiveValueNo date
Smith jumped from 31st overall to 28th overall ADP following the AJ Brown trade, moving from WR14 to WR11, representing significant market movement.PositiveRoleNo date
Without AJ Brown on the field, Smith has commanded 37% of the team's targets and 2.36 yards per route run, though the Eagles now have additional receiving talent like Mekole Hardman and Dante Wicks.PositiveProjectionNo date
Smith is projected to have easily the best target season of his career, with the analyst viewing him as a quality third-round pick where he's currently being drafted.PositiveRoleNo date
DeVonta Smith can play inside and outside and is one of the best wide receivers in football, positioning him well for increased target volume with the new offensive coordinator's Packers-style system.PositiveUsageNo date
In five games without AJ Brown last season, DeVonta Smith finished as WR3 in yards per game (89 YPG) with 9 targets per game, demonstrating elite production in a small sample size.PositiveValueNo date
The analyst views DeVonta Smith as a quality pick in the third round at his current ADP of WR11, noting his elite receiver skills and the positive offensive system change.PositiveProjectionNo date
The analyst projects DeVonta Smith will have his best season ever in targets across all categories, expecting significant target volume increase with AJ Brown gone and a new offensive coordinator bringing Packers-style offense.