Tagged: DeVonta Smith (22 Results)
Podcast: May 7 episodes (plural!) of the Fantasy Index Podcast available now
Post-draft blowout! Moishe Steigmann and Justin Eleff complete their assessment of the NFL rookie class of 2021 -- two new episodes covering running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. more »
Eagles move up to draft WR Smith
The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Dallas Cowboys to move up two spots and select Alabama wide receiver DEVONTA SMITH in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday… More night. Some teams were concerned about Smith’s smaller size, but the Eagles were pleased to add the 2020 Heisman Trophy winner to their wide receiving corps. Smith is said to be one of the best route-runners in the draft, in addition to being an explosive playmaker. Less
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Top draft prospects receive positive medical reports
Three star Alabama players each received good news following recent medical checkups ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Wide receivers DEVONTA SMITH and JAYLEN WADDLE, along with running back NAJEE HARRIS… More all received positive reports. Smith has been recovering from a dislocated finger with torn ligaments, while Waddle and Harris are recovering from respective ankle issues. Less
Source: NFL.com
Factoid: Rookie WRs
The draft is a couple of weeks away, and there’s a good chance a couple of wide receivers will be chosen in the top 10. Maybe three. The last time that happened, it didn’t go well. more »
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Factoid: DeVonta Smith
Most football fans saw DeVonta Smith tearing up college football last year, leading Alabama to a national championship and winning the Heisman -- first wideout to do so since Desmond Howard. But Smith probably won't be the first receiver drafted next month, and size has everything to do with it. more »
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Factoid: Devonta Smith
Typically you don’t want to select wide receivers in the first round. There are so many really good ones who are selected in the later rounds. Most recently, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman, Chase Claypool and Gabriel Davis. But Devonta Smith sure was impressive in the national championship game last night. more »
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Alabama WR Smith wins Heisman Trophy
Alabama senior wide receiver DEVONTA SMITH became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in nearly 30 years on Tuesday. Smith will be suiting up for fantasy owners in… More the NFL next season, but we will not know where until after the NFL Draft in April. Smith is considered among the nation’s top wide receiver prospects and has been compared to former Indianapolis Colts star wideout Marvin Harrison. Less
Source: NFL.com