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Fantasy Football Advice fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
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All Fantasy Football Advice insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
The source projects DeVonta Smith for 11-12 targets and advocates for his receiving yards prop (66.5) as a bet on his talent, labeling him an alpha WR1 who will be the team's primary pass catcher by a wide margin.NegativeInjuryAug 15, 2026
DeVonta Smith has been sidelined for over a week and a half with a hamstring injury, but JJ Zachariason remains unconcerned, noting he appears close to returning and there is ample time before the late start of the regular season.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a preferred wide receiver target in the middle rounds (4-6), where the source believes players can provide value comparable to earlier picks.PositiveValueAug 3, 2026
DeVonta Smith is positioned as a clear alpha wide receiver with approximately 30% target share, offering an alternative to the third-round RB dead zone. Amarian Hampton would take Smith in round four alongside Jeremiah Love in round three, then pivot to RBs in rounds five and six. Smith's receiving upside and elite role make him preferable to volume-dependent RBs without elite receiving roles. Hampton already drafted Smith and views him as a solid foundational piece; if Smith were injured, Maleik Lemon would serve as the handcuff and receive significant targets.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
Could literally finish with a top five target share this season with very reasonable price tag and very high-end upside if the Eagles offense can be league average.PositiveProjectionJul 10, 2026
With Shawn Manion replacing Kevin Patulo as Eagles offensive coordinator, DeVonta Smith should see improved production as even minimal competence from the new coordinator would be an upgrade.NegativeProjectionJul 10, 2026
DeVonta Smith underperformed last season due to Kevin Patulo's terrible offensive playcalling, despite being a superstar on the Eagles offense.PositiveProjectionJul 6, 2026
Devonte Smith is listed as one of five wide receiver options to fill two starting spots in the mock draft team.PositiveRoleJul 6, 2026
Analyst notes DeVonta Smith has a relatively locked-in target share with the Bears offense.PositiveValueJul 6, 2026
Preferred wide receiver pick in this draft range; analyst would take him and hope to get David Montgomery in the next pick.NegativeProjectionJun 8, 2026
DeVonta Smith is highlighted as a risky player to avoid drafting early, with the analyst stating 'would not go' him in round two.PositiveValueJun 5, 2026
Smith can be drafted at the 3-4 turn (early round 3) as part of a strong ADP build that pairs two elite running backs with Smith and Mike Evans as your top receivers.PositiveInjuryJun 1, 2026
Smith is mentioned as a potential injury concern that could impact the Eagles offense and Saquon Barkley's value.PositiveValueMay 29, 2026
Smith is the analyst's favorite Eagles player at the 3-4 turn and offers amazing value as a locked-in alpha receiver who could easily finish as a top-10 wide receiver, especially valuable in double-running-back builds from the late first round.PositiveValueMay 25, 2026
DeVonta Smith is listed among amazing wide receiver options available on the board.PositiveValueMay 25, 2026
DeVonta Smith is mentioned as a viable alternative wide receiver option in round 3 alongside other top receivers.PositiveValueMay 18, 2026
Devonta Smith goes right after the analyst's pick, confirming his value at this draft stage.PositiveValueMay 18, 2026
Devonta Smith is a really good pick at this draft spot, especially if AJ Brown left the team, though the analyst has pause due to Saquon Barkley's presence and would prefer him over stacking with Barkley.PositiveValueNo date
JJ Zachariason expresses a preference for drafting DeVonta Smith in the third round, though he acknowledges that Malik Nabers offers higher objective upside.PositiveValueNo date
Round 3 WR option listed as one of three preferred choices alongside Malik Nabers and Chris Olave. Strong early-season target share advantage due to Quez Watkins missing most of OTAs and training camp, meaning he will be ramped up. DeVonta Smith will command massive target share in the first month with ceiling to be a top-five overall WR for the entire season.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith is considered a viable draft option at the current turn, with the source noting they are comfortable selecting him.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith is mentioned among receivers off the board by pick 22 in JJ Zachariason's mock draft. Zachariason's gut and data both suggest leaning toward wide receiver when draft capital is close, positioning Smith as a preferred target in late-round decision points.PositiveProjectionNo date
Now clear alpha in Philadelphia after AJ Brown's departure. Only missed 5 games in 5-year career; proven ability to beat press-man coverage and maintain high efficiency. With AJ Brown gone and replaced only by Dantavian Wicks, Lemon Sters, and others who won't command 25%+ target share, Smith projects for 30–32% target share this season. JJ Zachariason sees path to top-five WR in target share; unless offense is terrible, he's a really good pick this season. Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo has departed, creating optimism that any new OC can improve situation.NegativeValueNo date
The source explicitly recommends against taking Devontae Smith in round two at pick 21, grouping him with other WRs to avoid: 'Also, there are no wide receivers. I mean, Olive, Rice, uh, Devontto Smith, Garrett Wilson, none of these guys are players we really want to be taking in round two here at pick 21.' The source prefers running backs at this juncture.NegativeRoleNo date
Comparison point for Dallas Goedert's red zone target share; Goedert had as many targets inside the 10-yard line as Smith combined with AJ Brown.PositiveDepth ChartNo date
DeVonta Smith was taken off the board before the analyst's round 4 pick in the mock draft.PositiveBreakoutNo date
The analyst likes DeVonta Smith and has made a dedicated video on him.NegativeValueNo date
DeVonta Smith should not be taken in the middle of the second round, implying he is overvalued at that spot.NegativeValueNo date
Analyst questions whether DeVonta Smith should be taken in the middle of the second round, implying he's overvalued at that spot.