The Eagles will have to throw to keep within striking distance during games for 2021.ĭevonta Smith is currently low on our Fantasy Football Rankings page, but I'd expect him into the mid 20’s when it comes to ranking wide receivers this season. The Eagles will not win many games this upcoming season and with their lackluster defense (20th overall in the NFL in 2020). Smith could end the season as a valuable WR2 on your fantasy team. With a higher draft capital than Jalen Reagor and being more versatile than Dallas Goedert in the passing game, Smith's targets share could be in the range of Justin Jefferson from 2020 (25.7% 9th best in the league). “Any route.” #EaglesDraft | #FlyEaglesFly /myoCje3ryeĭeVonta Smith enters Philadelphia as the number one target for Jalen Hurts this season for the Eagles offense. Hopefully, the Eagles training staff can develop a plan to help keep Smith healthy throughout his career in Philadelphia. Last season, the Eagles had seven offensive starters, five defensive starters, ten other vital players, and part-time starters miss games in 2020. His petite frame tied in with the Eagles' struggle with injuries over the last few years could spell disaster for Smith if he doesn’t add some size to his frame. The only area that will hold back this stellar rookie is his possibility of being injured while playing. When it comes to talent, Smith should step on the field day one and contribute heavily in this Eagles offense under first-year head coach Nick Sirianni. Due to Smith's versatility, the Eagles could create a plethora of plays designed to get this young talent the ball. The Eagles are in desperate need of playmakers, and Smith brings a skill set that will help raise Jalen Hurts' game in 2021. He will be competing for the number one option on the team with Jalen Reagor, Travis Fulgham, J.J Arcega-Whiteside, John Hightower, Quez Watkins, and Greg Ward. When you look at the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver depth chart, you do not see much competition for this rookie. Landing in Philadelphia allows Smith to produce on the field in year one. Why you don’t press/Bump N run Devonta Smith His precise route running tied in with his spring testing in recent years, where he ran a clocked time between 4.30 and 4.50, will allow him to dominate on the field like the Atlanta Falcons receiver. My NFL comp for DeVonta Smith is Calvin Ridley. Smith was the only wide receiver in the history of the SEC to record multiple games of four or more touchdown catches. He should be able to bring his stellar production in big games to Philadelphia as well.
He is precise within his routes, has incredible body control, and has the versatility to move from the X to the Z receiver, and even fits within the slot receiver role.
Smith may not be the biggest receiver from this draft class, but he makes up for his lack of size with his exceptional route running. In comparison, some of the largest hands in the NFL right now belong to Mo Allie-Cox at 11.75 inches. Smith's arms measured in at 31 1/8 while his hands measure in at 9 1/4. Winning 50/50 battles on throws down the field could be a struggle at his size. Smith being undersized could bring an issue with bringing in targets in traffic. His weigh-in results put Smith at a BMI of 22.4. #FlyEaglesFly /ogtIlgSWYrĭeVonta Smith, according to his NFL medical testing, is 6'2 and only 166 pounds. With the Eagles trading up with division rival Dallas Cowboys, they hope that Smith will bring his polished skill set to complement Jalen Reagor in this rebuilt Philadelphia offense.įirst look at on the practice field. The only players above him when it comes to production in this category are Jarett Dillard (Rice 2005-2008), Corey Davis (Western Michigan 2013-2016), Troy Edwards (Louisiana Tech 1996-1998), and Darius Watts (Marshall 2000-2003). DeVonta Smith finished his college career fifth all-time in total, receiving touchdowns with 46 total. Smith averaged 16.9 yards on average for his receptions. In his career at Alabama, Smith totaled: 235 receptions for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns. In 2020, he totaled 117 receptions for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns on 148 targets. Smith also added a CFP National Championship Offensive MVP in 2020 and the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp Award, the Biletnikoff Award, Paul Hornung Award, and the AP & Sporting News College Football Player of the Year. He has also won two College Football National Championships while at Alabama. He is the first wide receiver to win this prestigious award at wide receiver since Desmond Howard in 1991 and only the fourth WR overall. The Philadelphia Eagles traded up to the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to select Alabama Crimson Tide WR DeVonta Smith.
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