DeVonta Smith

DeVonta Smith enters the 2026 fantasy football season as one of the safer high-end wide receiver picks, especially after a strong 2025 season and a major change to the Eagles’ depth chart. With A.J. Brown no longer in Philadelphia, Smith is now positioned to lead the team in targets and has legitimate top-12 upside if the passing volume follows what many expect.

The biggest reason for optimism is his combination of production and role. Smith just finished 2025 with 77 catches, 1,008 yards, and four touchdowns on 113 targets, his third 1,000-yard season in five years, and he posted career-best efficiency marks in yards per route run and yards per target when lined up out wide. That profile supports a strong fantasy floor even if the Eagles remain balanced, and it also gives him room to rise if he becomes the clear No. 1 option.

The main thing to watch is whether the Eagles fully lean into Smith as a true alpha receiver or spread the offense around more than fantasy managers want. Some analysts see him as a stable WR2 with reliable weekly production, while others are projecting a ceiling that reaches the top five at the position because of his new target share and the possibility that he becomes the focal point of the passing game. The range of outcomes is wide, but the common thread is that Smith’s value has clearly increased in 2026.

For fantasy drafts, Smith looks like a player you can trust as a strong WR2 with realistic WR1 upside, especially in PPR formats. His situation is now more favorable than it was a year ago, and because he has shown he can produce efficiently even alongside another star, he should be one of the more dependable names in his draft range. If you want a receiver with a high floor, strong target potential, and a path to a bigger breakout, Smith fits that mold well in 2026.

Updated 06/08/2026