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Ron Stewart fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Ron Stewart about DeVonta Smith.
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All Ron Stewart insights about DeVonta Smith
NegativeUsageAug 19, 2026
Ron Stewart highlights DeVonta Smith as a priority round three wide receiver and a potential target hog who could outperform his baseline projections. Smith has historically commanded 30% target shares when A.J. Brown is absent. While touchdown regression is a concern due to the Eagles' reliance on Saquon Barkley and the 'tush push' in the red zone, Smith has the upside to reach 10 touchdowns if he maintains a high target share.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Ron Stewart uses DeVonta Smith at pick 306 in a sample hero RB draft to establish two strong receivers alongside JSN, providing elite receiver depth that allows flexibility to take an elite tight end like Colston Loveland later.PositiveValueAug 15, 2026
Falls to 28th overall in mock draft from 12th spot; selected as first WR pick in double hero RB strategy; part of a strong WR class that allows drafters to make up ground at the position after investing in two early RBs; represents the ideal WR anchor when executing double hero RB.PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026
With A.J. Brown gone, Smith has unlocked a second-tier ceiling that provides significant upside; Ron Stewart views this role expansion as meaningful for Smith's 2026 fantasy value, contrasting it with Chris Olave's ceiling which already showcased similar production last year without the same growth potential.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Ron Stewart ranks DeVonta Smith ahead of T. Higgins and TPR, indicating strong confidence in his value relative to those receivers. Smith was also mentioned in tier rankings alongside Loveland, Waddle, and Burton, with Flowers ranked a small tier ahead.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Ron Stewart places DeVonta Smith in an elite tier with Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Jones, projecting 14+ PPR points per game, above George Pickens and Nico Collins; also prefers Smith over Chris Olave, noting that once Smith and Mike Evans are gone, Parker Washington becomes a viable mid-fifth round option.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
The source expresses regret for drafting Jeremiah Love over DeVonta Smith, stating he would prefer to have taken Smith in hindsight.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a significant value on Sleeper as a fourth-round pick. In a 187-route sample without A.J. Brown, Smith performed as a top-tier receiver (WR8 in yards per route run, WR6 in targets per route run, WR4 in expected fantasy points per route run). Ron Stewart projects him as a fringe backend WR1 who will be the top dog in the Eagles' offense.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
Ron Stewart took Smith at 4.10 (round 4, pick 10), identifying him as the highest-ranked player available at that spot. Stewart has Smith ranked 28th overall and states 'I have him as my third round target,' indicating significant value at round 4 ADP relative to his internal ranking. Smith is also viewed as a ceiling outcome play with strong correlation to Jaylen Hertz's performance; if Smith crushes, Hertz should too, making them a complementary stack.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been going as high as 2.10 in recent drafts but was selected at 4.04 in this draft, indicating value at the later spot. Ron Stewart notes low exposure to Smith at 4.4% and was debating between Smith, Breece Hall, and Ibuka Hasty at 4.04. Stewart states: 'I've seen Devonte Smith go as high as like the 2.10 here,' and confirms 'everyone is kind of in unison that Devonte Smith is a good pick.' However, Stewart also expresses skepticism about the Eagles passing game overall: 'I'm just not a big fan of the Eagles passing game,' indicating the value pick comes with underlying concerns about the offensive environment.PositiveValueAug 2, 2026
Ron Stewart prefers DeVonta Smith over Rashi Rice as a draft alternative, suggesting Smith offers comparable or better value at the receiver position in this range.PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Ron Stewart kept DeVonta Smith in the tenth round from the previous year, indicating strong value retention year-over-year.PositiveProjectionJul 11, 2026
The speaker is most in on DeVonta Smith at ADP among Eagles pass catchers. Smith will be worked in the slot with plenty of targets; he has been targeted over the middle of the field at decent rates by Hurts in the past and has zero playing time concerns—will be out there for effectively every route.PositiveUsageJun 12, 2026
DeVonta Smith is expected to take a significant target share in the Eagles offense, limiting opportunities for other receivers like Mai Lemon.