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DeVonta Smith is now the unquestioned top target for the Eagles after A.J. Brown's departure. Smith is described as one of the more underrated wideouts around and adds to the familiarity of the Eagles' receiving corps.

DeVonta Smith ranked WR13 in expert consensus with ADP of 26 and average draft position of 38; consensus rank shows +5 movement upward from prior consensus, indicating rising expert confidence.

Smith's fantasy outlook improves with A.J. Brown no longer attracting coverage; the source identifies this as a key question for a mid-round wide receiver expected to provide starting-caliber production.

Ranked WR19 overall (45th overall) in 2026 fantasy football rankings, reflecting solid production expectations for the Eagles wide receiver.

JJ Zachariason identifies DeVonta Smith as part of the attractive 3-4 turn wide receiver tier; he is a huge fan of this tier for upside purposes and recommends throwing multiple darts at it to increase odds of hitting on one of these players.

The Eagles are in a transitional phase with their offense and WR room, so Smith is especially leaned on as the most familiar piece. Smith figures to challenge for his career-best 136 targets from four years ago and can probably take 7-8 touchdowns to the bank. His efficiency metrics have been remarkably stable his entire career; he just needs a slight bump in usage to beat his ADP. The source will bet on him.

Smith is adapting to yet another new offensive coordinator in Sean Mannion and spoke positively about the transition during training camp. Smith emphasized that understanding Mannion's flow, terminology, and play-calling approach is the biggest adjustment, and noted that once players grasp how Mannion wants to operate, "it becomes easy." Smith complimented Mannion's ability to "get everybody up to speed, helping everybody understand the small details of the offense," suggesting a smooth integration into the new system.

Drafted at WR2 in Draft No. 2 as a high-floor/high-ceiling receiver with youth on his side.

Waldman identifies Smith as the clear-cut WR1 in a new offense that should improve from last year's schematic disaster. The offensive line, volume, big-play ability, and surrounding skill talent make Smith a safe pick with WR2 floor and top-five WR1 ceiling.

Underrated due to size perception; won the Heisman Trophy as a receiver and is described as 'built different.' Davis Mattek notes he's 'a little underrated because he's small' and positions him as an ADP gift relative to Nico Collins, given that AJ Brown is gone from the Eagles and the team drafted other receivers, reducing target competition.

Drafted in the second round (pick 25) in multiple Zachariason builds, indicating strong value at WR in that range.

Waldman views Smith as the clear-cut WR1 in a new offense that should improve from last year's scheme; the offensive line, volume, big-play ability, and surrounding skill talent make him a safe pick with WR2 floor and top-five WR1 ceiling.

Had back-to-back completions from Hurts in 7-on-7 drills, beating Quinyon Mitchell each time. Also was underthrown on a deep route that could have resulted in a sure touchdown according to observer notes.

JJ Zachariason is bullish on DeVonta Smith in the third round, citing his historical floor of 14+ points per game in three of five seasons; the only non-rookie season he missed this was under Kevin Petulo last year. With a new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia and evidence of improved route concepts (crossers for AJ Brown), Zachariason sees upside in Smith's range despite the Petulo era dampening his production.

Devonta Smith's target share without AJ Brown is elite: 25.6% career target share without Brown, and 35% target share in four games without him since 2022, averaging 97 yards per game in those games with a 32% targets per route run rate—'literally like JSN esque usage.' While Makai Lemon and Don'Tavian Wicks add competition, Smith's historical alpha role when Brown is absent demonstrates he can be an NFL offense's primary receiver. JJ Zachariason notes a new offensive coordinator in Philadelphia, suggesting potential for elevated usage.

Smith is now the Eagles' No. 1 receiver following A.J. Brown's trade to New England. On Day 1 of training camp, Hurts connected with Smith on a strike down the left seam with tight coverage from Quinyon Mitchell, showcasing the connection between the quarterback and his new primary target.