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RotoWire YouTube fantasy football takes on DeVonta Smith
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All RotoWire YouTube insights about DeVonta Smith
PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
The speaker compares Devonta Smith's talent level to Chris Olave's, suggesting they are 'pretty similar guys' in terms of pure talent despite Olave's recent production spike.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith is ranked at 27 overall in PPR rankings at RotoWire, slightly higher than ADP in some formats, with analyst Jacob ranking him at 26 overall.PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith is a more precise player than A.J. Brown who can get open on a wider variety of routes, and the new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is expected to use him more on post routes, dig routes, and lateral movement in addition to downfield throws.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith is projected to be a low-end wide receiver one with an estimated 2.2-2.3 yards per route run, making him a fringe WR1 or just inside the top 12 in fantasy rankings.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith has averaged 15 points per game twice at age 27, demonstrating a proven floor rather than theoretical upside.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
Theo Greminger included DeVonta Smith in a dark horse league winners video, noting that simply inheriting the A.J. Brown role would be enough for him to be a smash value, and Philadelphia beat reporters believe he could be used like JSN.PositiveBreakoutJul 18, 2026
Without A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith has an opportunity to stake his claim as one of the better wide receivers in the NFL.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
In 2024, Smith played without A.J. Brown for a couple of games with a competent offensive coordinator and crushed it, seeing 20 targets in under two games (before injury), 155 yards, a touchdown, and averaging 18 PPR points per game.PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
DeVonta Smith showed he could elevate to WR1 level as a rookie, but has settled as WR2/WR3 due to A.J. Brown's arrival; Smith can win as a receiver at every depth of the field and from every position (slot, X, Z).PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
Jacob Sanderson has DeVonta Smith ranked at 302 overall, viewing him as a major priority in round three with a significant drop-off after pick 301, and considers him his favorite floor and ceiling combo among the next group of receivers.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Smith has delivered two 15-point per game seasons and is 27 years old in peak territory; he was the most prolific receiver under Nick Saban at Alabama with elite historical production.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Smith has risen to WR12 in some formats and could flip Chris Olave, Pickens, Rice, and potentially reach Nico Collins territory—new ADP territory for Smith.PositiveBreakoutJul 13, 2026
Smith is a highly decorated prospect (Heisman finalist, Biletnikoff winner) at the right career point to command a huge target share and lead an offense, with immense talent to leverage.PositiveUsageJul 13, 2026
In a four-game sample with A.J. Brown off the field, Smith ran 20+ routes and scored a minimum of 14.4 fantasy points, demonstrating a high ceiling with significant target share opportunity.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Smith is viewed as a potential league winner who could deliver an 18-point per game season in the A.J. Brown role, with access in the third round in many formats.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Devonta Smith is a decorated college player (Fred Biletnikoff winner) who has been nothing but good in the NFL and should provide strong value at the wide receiver one/two turn, with the Eagles having a favorable schedule through the fantasy regular season.PositiveValueJul 13, 2026
Devonta Smith is positioned as a potential league winner who could deliver an 18-point per game season in the A.J. Brown role, with access in the third round in many formats despite rising to the late second round in wide receiver-heavy formats.PositiveProjectionJul 13, 2026
Devonta Smith opens up as a top-tier wide receiver option with A.J. Brown's departure from Philadelphia, having posted elite splits when Brown was off the field: 29% target per route rate, 37% of team targets, and 2.6 yards per route run.PositiveRoleJul 13, 2026
Devonta Smith takes over the wide receiver one role in Philadelphia on an offense that could be more pass-happy and look different than in years past.PositiveRoleJul 11, 2026
Currently positioned as a 1B to AJ Brown, with potential for Lemon to become a 1B to Smith by season's end.PositiveRoleJul 11, 2026
Smith's role in the Eagles offense over the previous two seasons is being used as a comparable for what Malik Lemon's role could look like in Philadelphia.