DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith

26-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Philadelphia Eagles
Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 11/24/2024
Wed Practice: DNP
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Things have mostly gone as expected for Smith since the Eagles took him 10th overall in 2021, though he started 2023 slow with averages of 54.7 yards and 7.7 YPT over his first seven games. He then averaged 75.9 yards and 11.0 YPT over the next nine games (with a 79 percent catch rate) and exploded for 148 yards in an opening-round playoff loss that A.J. Brown missed with a knee injury. The most discouraging development wasn't Smith's early season pseudo-slump, nor the Eagles' late-season collapse -- it was his target share dropping from 27.0 percent in 2022 down to 22.9 percent in 2023 (active games only). Brown's share went up just a tick (28.6 to 29.8), while the RBs' portion skyrocketed from 12.1 percent to 17.8. Smith nonetheless posted a solid receiving line (81-1.066-7 on 112 targets), fueled by career highs for catch rate (72.3) and YPT (9.5), though in fantasy terms it was a step back from his 95-1,196-7 line in 2022. While history suggests new Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will keep RBs involved in the passing game, Moore's offenses also have tended to be WR-friendly, with highlights including a trio of 100-target receivers for the 2020 Cowboys and Keenan Allen producing a career-high 95.6 yards per game last year in Los Angeles. Even if Smith doesn't rebound to (or surpass) his 2022 production, the combination of age (25), talent and QB familiarity makes him one of the safer picks among players commonly taken in the third/fourth round of fantasy drafts. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the Eagles in April of 2024.
Doesn't practice Wednesday
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Hamstring
November 20, 2024
Smith (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Smith is dealing with a hamstring injury for a third straight week, but he was able to suit up for the previous two games, combining for six catches (on nine targets) for 43 yards in wins against the Cowboys and Commanders. As such, he likely isn't is danger of missing Sunday's contest at the Rams, but his status nonetheless will need to be monitored in the coming days to ensure he'll be out there this weekend.
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How do DeVonta Smith's 2024 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
56.6
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.04
 
% Team Air Yards
28.0%
 
% Team Targets
22.6%
 
Avg Depth of Target
10.1 Yds
 
Catch Rate
73.2%
 
Drop Rate
3.6%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
4.6
 
% Targeted On Route
19.4%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.79
 
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Snap %
Philadelphia EaglesEagles 2024 WR Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

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@ Rams
Sunday, Nov 24th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
78.3
 
Cornerbacks
81.2
 
Safeties
76.6
 
Linebackers
80.6
 
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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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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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Quiet night in Week 11 win
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
November 14, 2024
Smith secured four of six targets for 29 yards in the Eagles' 26-18 win over the Commanders on Thursday night.
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Clear for Week 11
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
November 13, 2024
Smith (hamstring) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice but doesn't have a designation for Thursday's game against the Commanders.
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Limited in Tuesday's practice
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Hamstring
November 12, 2024
The Eagles listed Smith (hamstring) as a limited participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report.
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Estimated as non-practice participant
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
Hamstring
November 11, 2024
Smith (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimate.
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Quiet game in lopsided win
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
November 10, 2024
Smith was limited to two receptions (three targets) for 14 yards in Sunday's 34-6 win over Dallas.
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Set for WR1 duties Monday
WRPhiladelphia Eagles
September 15, 2024
Smith's set to operate as the top wide receiver for the Eagles against the Falcons on Monday, as A.J. Brown won't play due to a hamstring injury, per Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Brown ruled out, Smith will headline Philadelphia's receiving corps rather than serving as the 1B option in the passing game. Brown didn't miss a game during the 2022 or 2023 regular seasons, so Smith will be playing without Brown for the first time since Smith's rookie season in 2021.
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