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All Flock Fantasy insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveValueSep 12, 2026
The source recommends starting DeVonta Smith over Malik Nabers due to the uncertainty surrounding Nabers' injury status.PositiveUsageSep 7, 2026
JJ Mccarth expects Smith to crush early in the season due to limited availability of other receivers and the anticipated slow start of rookie teammates dealing with injuries.PositiveRoleSep 4, 2026
One of six startable wide receivers on a deep league roster with three WR and two flex spots; part of a strong WR depth that enables the team to trade running back depth for elite receivers. Also rostered as part of a deep skill position group in a double flex format where skill personnel depth matters for lineup construction. The source prefers DeVonta Smith over Bucky in a two-for-two trade swap, indicating Smith is the more valuable asset to acquire.NegativeValueSep 4, 2026
DeVonta Smith is traded away for Lad McConkey in a multi-player deal; the speaker assesses that Smith and McConkey are 'in the same tier,' indicating equivalent value in this trade context. Smith is also positioned as a clear downgrade in a trade where he is sent away for DeAndre Swift, though Swift's injury status is uncertain. Smith is part of a multi-player trade involving JSN, KD, Dobbins, Walker, Waddle, and Bowers; the speaker frames this as a fair trade despite involving many players.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Selected at 3.08 in this expert $500 buy-in draft; speaker's highest-ranked player available at that pick. Speaker acknowledges the pick 'doesn't feel great' because many similar-tier WRs remain available (Higgins, Waddle, McConkey, Atwell, Egbuka) and a comparable WR will likely be available in round 4, but the team is forced to act due to WR scarcity after Olave and Rashee Rice come off the board. In double-flex full PPR format, WRs receive a slight bump over RBs in this range. Later in the draft, Smith is part of a well-constructed team (St. Brown, Devonta Smith, Davante Adams, Ashton Jeanty, D'Andre Swift) that the speaker views as having a very high floor and a decent ceiling. In a 4-point passing touchdown format, the Jalen Hurts-DeVonta Smith stack is described as the optimal play and 'it's not even remotely close.'NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
Devontae Smith and Bucky Irvin are viewed as similar in tier when evaluating a trade; the source states 'Bucky and Tuton in a similar tier,' indicating Smith's value is comparable to Bucky Irvin in the context of the proposed trade.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
DeVonta Smith is recommended as part of a trade package (along with Dak Prescott) to acquire Josh Allen, indicating the source views Smith as expendable depth on a strong team.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
In a trade scenario, the source advises trading away Devont Smith and Blake Cororum to acquire Malik Neighbors, calling it an 'absolute no-brainer' in favor of Neighbors.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Secondary trade target identified as a clear upgrade over Roma Dunce. The source proposes two win-win trade paths: Roma Dunce and Jonathan Brooks for Smith, or Tony Pollard and Roma Dunce for Smith, positioning Smith as a flex-spot upgrade that would benefit both teams in a trade scenario.NegativeProjectionAug 31, 2026
Drafted at pick 308 in mock draft on flockfantasy.com.PositiveValueAug 30, 2026
In a 14-team PPR league, DeVonta Smith was drafted in the third round and is part of an exceptionally strong team that gained significant value over league mates. The source notes this draft capital is unusually good for a 14-team format.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Christian McCaffrey believes DeVonta Smith can now be taken in the third round following AJ Brown's departure from the Philadelphia Eagles, opening up target volume and role opportunity for Smith.NegativeValueAug 28, 2026
Josh Jacobs views DeVonta Smith as a trade asset to move for elite tight end production in 8-team formats. He would trade Christian Watson plus FAAB for Smith, but suggests selling Smith to pivot to tight ends like Trey McBride or Colston Loveland in leagues with limited flex spots to prioritize positional balance over wide receiver depth.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
JJ Zachariason selected DeVonta Smith at 3.09 as his highest-ranked player available at that point, stating he did not want to overthink the pick. With A.J. Brown gone from Philadelphia, Zachariason believes the Eagles have to lean on Smith. Zachariason built his team around three receivers: Lamb, DeVonta Smith, and Zay Flowers.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
DeVonta Smith is positioned to have a strong season following the A.J. Brown trade, though the Philadelphia Eagles' overall passing volume remains a concern.NegativeValueAug 24, 2026
DeVonta Smith was considered as a potential wide receiver target in the third round alongside Tee Higgins.PositiveInjuryAug 18, 2026
Back at practice from hamstring injury and appears to be fine. Should not require a third-round pick, but that is where he becomes a consideration in draft strategy.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
The source explicitly prefers drafting DeVonta Smith over other available wide receivers in the current draft context, including a stated preference for him over the injured Emeka Egbuka.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
DeVonta Smith has returned to practice, and the source considers him a value at the end of the third or beginning of the fourth round, provided he remains healthy through August.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
The source recommends a draft strategy of taking DeVonta Smith and Travis Etienne in the first two rounds to establish a dominant wide receiver core.PositiveBreakoutAug 11, 2026
The source projects a breakout for DeVonta Smith, noting that while he was only the WR31 in points per game last year, the departure of A.J. Brown and a new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia should lead to a significant jump in production.PositiveValueAug 9, 2026
The source identifies DeVonta Smith as a 'spring player' on their draft sheets and notes he is undervalued in Sleeper ADP, often available in the fourth round. They are unconcerned about stacking him with Saquon Barkley, believing the Eagles' offense will improve under the new offensive coordinator.PositiveUsageAug 6, 2026
The source selects DeVonta Smith in the third round to serve as the team's first flex option, despite existing wide receiver depth.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
DeVonta Smith is currently dealing with a hamstring injury; the source advises monitoring the situation without making drastic ranking adjustments yet.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith is the highest-ranked player on the source's draft sheets in the fourth round; the source notes that his lack of ADP on Sleeper until pick 44 makes him a potential steal.NegativeProjectionJul 21, 2026
Smith is in a better situation with AJ Brown absent, but has never scored more than 15 PPG in a season, below Trey McBride's 18 PPG last year. This production ceiling suggests limited upside despite improved opportunity.NegativeProjectionJun 28, 2026
DeVonta Smith's stats are skewed by playing alongside AJ Brown, who commands a 30% team target share. In four games without Brown from 2022-2025, Smith averaged 8.25 PPG with a 29% team target share, 2.1 more receptions per game, more receiving yards per game, and improved yards per route run from 2.1 to 3.8, though this is a very small sample. The Eagles are projected to improve offensively under new coaching staff, and Smith is ranked WR12 after finishing WR31 at age 27 last year, banking on significant improvement in both team offense and his market share without Brown.NegativeRoleJun 24, 2026
In a zero running back draft strategy example, the source paired Jalen Hurts at pick 68 with DeVonta Smith, illustrating a QB-WR stack approach within a zero RB framework.PositiveDepth ChartJun 16, 2026
DeVonta Smith was drafted by Team 1, which affected Team 2's ability to secure Jaylen Hertz in the wraparound.PositiveValueJun 10, 2026
Devonte Smith is cited as an age 23 comp for Parker Washington; none of Washington's comps hit 15 PPG the following year.PositiveProjectionJun 4, 2026
Was drafted as WR36 and finished as WR31 in his second half rookie season, marking a fair cost for his draft position.NegativeProjectionJan 29, 2026
Finished WR30 in PPG despite being drafted heavily by Puka Uno, who still views him as very strong talent. Averaged at least 60 receiving yards per game for fourth straight season but lacked touchdown production. Upside exists if AJ Brown is traded, which could elevate Smith's role significantly.PositiveUsageDec 19, 2025
DeVonta Smith has been trailing AJ Brown in fantasy points recently, but maintains strong target volume, averaging 6.9 targets per game this season; he has a favorable matchup against Washington.PositiveRoleDec 11, 2025
Averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game. Was expected to be WR1 in Philadelphia early season, but A.J. Brown has expanded his role back to being the alpha. Eagles likely to run the ball heavily given the 14-point spread, which limits Smith's upside and target share.PositiveValueDec 8, 2025
Averaging 13 fantasy points per game; was Philadelphia Eagles' WR1 early season but AJ Brown has since taken massive leap forward and jumped him in points per game. Joe Burrow's third most drafted WR at WR29 ADP; described as 'Immaculate,' indicating strong performance and value relative to draft position.NegativeProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith is in a massive tier of wide receivers alongside George Pickens and Lad McConkey. The source would feel good about having any of these guys as a wide receiver two, but if they were to be your wide receiver one, the source hopes you have hammer running backs. Smith has the upside to be a low-end wide receiver one and the floor to be a wide receiver three.PositiveUsageNo date
DeVonta Smith is fully healthy following a camp hamstring injury and is expected to see an expanded target share this season following the departure of AJ Brown.PositiveProjectionNo date
Smith should take a big leap forward with AJ Brown gone and a new offensive coordinator expected to improve the Eagles offense; however, the source notes he's never finished higher than WR13 in PPG despite elite collegiate production, and the team added rookie pass catchers Eli Sters and Mai Lemon who will see volume, which could limit his ceiling.NegativeProjectionNo date
Chris Rodriguez now ranks Malik Neighbors ahead of DeVonta Smith, preferring Neighbors despite greater injury concerns because of Neighbors' higher ceiling.NegativeValueNo date
Drafted in mock draft sequence after George Pickens; ADP consensus ranks him alongside George Pickens and Rashee Rice. Used as ranking comparison point for Malik Nabers, with Nabers ranked behind Smith.NegativeProjectionNo date
Drafted off the board at pick 20 in the source's real-money fantasy draft.NegativeProjectionNo date
Selected at pick 31 in a live draft scenario, indicating the speaker's draft positioning for the wide receiver.NegativeProjectionNo date
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.PositiveProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith is selected with the 25th overall pick in this PPR draft.NegativeProjectionNo date
Analyst dismisses claim that Devonte Smith has highest odds of being offensive player of the year as 'very hard to believe' and false.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith is noted as the ADP pick at pick 28, but the analyst's rankings prefer Trey McBride.PositiveValueNo date
Analyst identifies DeVonta Smith as one of the highest available and most appealing names on draft sheets, and would prefer him over Cam Akers at the current draft cost.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith was taken at pick 24 in the draft.PositiveProjectionNo date
Analyst notes that the team after them has Devonte Smith, indicating he would not be available if they passed on Jaylen Hertz.PositiveProjectionNo date
Devonta Smith is the analyst's highest ranked player after McCaffrey and is ranked ahead of Saquon Barkley.PositiveValueNo date
Smith should be taken ahead of Flowers and Higgins, suggesting he offers better value when those receivers are reached on.