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Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
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All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Ian Hartitz notes that if DeVonta Smith could fall back to the 4/5 turn, that would be 'pretty sweet,' though he acknowledges it's unlikely. This indicates Hartitz views Smith as undervalued at his current ADP.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
DeVonta Smith is highlighted as a potential late-round-three target in RB-RB draft strategies and is projected inside the top 15 at WR. Zachariason has drafted him as part of elite WR cores (alongside Jefferson, Waddle, Evans, Watson) projected to rank inside the top 20 as early as week two. He is a core piece in late-draft-position builds, though Zachariason avoids stacking him with Saquon Barkley on the same Eagles team.PositiveValueAug 7, 2026
Ian Hartitz identifies DeVonta Smith as a talented player he prefers over Xavier Legette and Terry McLaurin at their respective ADP ranges. While acknowledging Smith is widely viewed as a borderline WR1, Hartitz notes that Jaylen Waddle possesses a higher target ceiling because Waddle is no longer competing for targets with Tyreek Hill, whereas Smith remains in a high-volume passing environment.PositiveValueAug 5, 2026
DeVonta Smith is identified as a potential early Round 3 wide receiver target if available, positioned in the WR2/WR3 tier that Hartitz prioritizes in Rounds 3–6 of his draft strategy.PositiveValueJul 15, 2026
DeVonta Smith going in round four is described as 'pretty freaking great' value at the position.PositiveProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith is on the verge of a career year as he transitions from overqualified number two receiver to true number one in Philadelphia following AJ Brown's departure. As a number two receiver, Smith was a top-21 fantasy wide receiver three times in four seasons (WR17, WR21, WR16 from 2022–2024), providing a floor of number-two receiver production with a top-12 ceiling. Matt Harmon ranks him as a low-end WR1 for 2025 and drafts him at the end of the second/early third round (2.23 turn). Smith finished as WR28 in PPR points per game last year despite playing in the god-awful Kevin Patulo scheme, finishing ahead of Justin Jefferson and demonstrating the Eagles' ability to produce elite WR fantasy output even in poor scheme contexts. New offensive coordinator expected to be more creative and challenge Jalen Hurts to throw more. Eagles have the easiest fantasy schedule for receivers this season.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Ian Hartitz projects DeVonta Smith for a career year following AJ Brown's departure; Smith will transition from overqualified #2 receiver to true #1 in the Eagles offense, paralleling JSN's breakout when DK Metcalf left Seattle. Smith has already proven as a strong fantasy asset in the #2 role; the Eagles have the easiest fantasy schedule for receivers this season across all positions.PositiveRoleNo date
DeVonta Smith was drafted in round three as one of the Bama teammates, and the analyst loves being able to stack him with Jaylen Hurts.PositiveProjectionNo date
Analyst secured Devonte Smith as part of a strong receiver room in the draft.PositiveProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith was selected in the borderline wide receiver one tier and used as a stacking buddy with Jaylen Hertz.PositiveRoleNo date
Smith is being stacked with Jalen Hurts as the primary receiver target in the Eagles offense for correlated upside.PositiveProjectionNo date
Smith is ranked as WR10 and is viewed as a wide receiver one capable talent with upside from the Eagles offense.PositiveRoleNo date
Smith benefits from losing target hog AJ Brown, opening up more receiving opportunities in the Eagles offense.PositiveValueNo date
DeVonta Smith is referenced as part of the elite wide receiver tier (alongside AJ Brown and George Pickens) after which there is a gap in receiver value.PositiveProjectionNo date
DeVonta Smith is putting up good numbers alongside AJ Brown in the Eagles offense. Paired with Jaylen Hurts' QB4 ranking and schematic improvements, Smith benefits from the same upside narrative as the Eagles' passing game.