DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Philadelphia Eagles
2023 Fantasy Outlook
GM Howie Roseman hit the nail on the head when he traded up for the 10th overall pick to take Smith in the 2021 draft. While results have been mixed on slim wideouts with hefty college production in recent years, the 170-pounder out of Alabama has proven himself capable of beating press coverage, making contested catches and even throwing blocks to help Philadelphia's prolific running game. On top of that, Smith finished last year with only eight fewer targets than uber-talented teammate A.J. Brown, with both wideouts cruising past 1,000 yards in an offense led by a dominant offensive line and a breakout star at quarterback in Jalen Hurts. Smith's aDOT dropped from 13.9 as a rookie to 9.6 last year with Brown taking over more of the deep looks, but his YPT held steady at 8.8 thanks to a 69.9 percent catch rate. Smith now enters his third NFL season right in the conversation with Jaylen Waddle and Tee Higgins to be considered the best No. 2 WR in the league. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $20.14 million contract with the Eagles in June of 2021.
Not fretting about extension
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
February 28, 2024
Smith said in a Feb. 8 interview that he isn't too worried about a contact extension, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "It's all in God's hands," Smith said. "At the end of the day, extension or not, I'm going to have to come in and do what I have to do."
ANALYSIS
While eligible for a contract extension following his third NFL season, Smith is almost certain to end up under team control through 2025 via the fifth-year option on his rookie contract. The Eagles will need to officially pick up Smith's fifth-year option by May 2. In Smith's case, he'll be earning a fully guaranteed $15.59 million for the 2025 season, which is well below what he would receive on the open market. A holdout would be more likely in 2025 than 2024, though it isn't entirely impossible that he sits out training camp this summer if he's frustrated with his initial extension talks with the Eagles.
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How do DeVonta Smith's 2023 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
86.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.37
 
% Team Air Yards
31.0%
 
% Team Targets
21.5%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
72.3%
 
Drop Rate
3.6%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.6
 
% Targeted On Route
18.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.74
 
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#% of Team Snaps

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98384%
49042%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do DeVonta Smith's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 0"
 
Weight
170 lbs
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
31.13 in
 
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
No rush over extension
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
February 10, 2024
EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Thursday that Smith isn't in a hurry to ink an extension this offseason, with the receiver noting that "It's all in God's hands....extension or not, I'm going to have to come in and do what I have to do."
ANALYSIS
Smith ended the 2023 regular season with 81 catches on 112 targets for 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns and finished with consecutive seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards. The Eagles were 10-1 midway through the season before losing six of their last seven regular-season games that culminated in a wild-card round loss to the Buccaneers. Smith noted that a major takeaway from the season was that Philadelphia needs to find a way to "stop the bleeding." If Smith does stick with the Eagles -- through an extension or franchise tag -- he'll operate in a new scheme under incoming offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who spent the last two seasons with the Chargers and Cowboys.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Smith, the 2020 Heisman winner, turned in a solid debut campaign after going 10th overall in last year’s draft, though it perhaps felt disappointing relative to the dominance of fellow rookie Ja'Marr Chase. The Alabama product, unlike his former SEC competitor, didn't have the benefit of a No. 1 overall pick QB in the midst of a breakout season. By most standards, Smith met expectations for a rookie. He led his team in catches, yards and touchdowns, hauling in 61.5 percent of his targets for 8.8 YPT. As expected, Smith won with technique and agility rather than speed and strength, though his unusually slender frame didn't prevent him from blocking or charging ahead for extra yards when needed. He faded down the stretch, at least from a fantasy standpoint, with his volume declining after the Eagles switched from pass-first to run-heavy midseason. It helped them reach the playoffs, and Smith produced 10.0 YPT in the final 10 games, but he also sunk to just 5.1 targets per game after getting 7.6 in the first seven weeks. The concern now is that he might land somewhere between those numbers — rather than progressing as usual in Year 2 — after the Eagles traded for A.J. Brown to give dual-threat QB Jalen Hurts an explosive wideout duo.
Smith annihilated defenses last year for Alabama with an absurd 147-117-1,856-23 line, averaging 15.9 YPC and 12.6 YPT and winning the Heisman Trophy. He skipped the school's Pro Day due to a thumb injury, so we don't have an official 40 time, but apparently he ran a 4.49 in high school, fast but not elite. At 6-0, 170, Smith is slightly built for a receiver, something that could be an issue in the pros with more physical corners and coverage schemes. Nonetheless, the Eagles, needing receiving help, drafted him 10th overall. Smith could be the team's leader in targets right away, though his stiffest competition might be tight end Dallas Goedert rather than any of the team's other wideouts. Last year's 21st overall pick Jalen Reagor had a disappointing and injury-plagued rookie year, and the rest of the depth chart is filled with unestablished options with little pedigree. Smith even opened training camp with a spot on the first unit, but after a fast start, an MCL sprain at the end of July forced him to the sideline. The Eagles expect Smith to miss only 2-3 weeks, so he should be back for the regular-season opener even if he doesn't suit up this preseason.
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Commands 12 targets in loss
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 15, 2024
Smith (ankle) hauled in eight of his 12 targets for 148 yards in Monday's 32-9 wild-card round loss to the Buccaneers.
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Puts in full practice Thursday
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
January 11, 2024
Smith (ankle) practiced in full Thursday.
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Practicing Thursday
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
January 11, 2024
Smith (ankle) took part in Thursday's practice, EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
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Out this week
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
January 5, 2024
Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Giants, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
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Not at practice
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Ankle
January 5, 2024
Smith (ankle) isn't practicing Friday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
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