Devonta Smith

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		80	385	5,019	31
2025		17	77	1,008	4
2024		13	68	833	8
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Eagles made a reasonable but unspectacular investment in Devonta Smith, locking up their solid starter receiver at market rate with this C+ CVI deal. At $25M AAV, Philadelphia is paying appropriate compensation for a player who has established himself as a reliable WR2 with occasional WR1 flashes, though the contract reflects more hope than proven elite production. Smith enters his prime years with room to grow into this deal, and his established chemistry with Jalen Hurts provides upside that could make this contract look shrewd if he takes the expected leap. The $34M in guarantees offers reasonable protection for both sides without creating crippling dead money exposure, giving the Eagles flexibility while ensuring Smith's security through the most productive years of his career. This represents solid roster management rather than a franchise-altering move — the Eagles identified their guy and paid him appropriately without breaking the bank or getting a steal.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Devonta's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

DeVonta Smith remains a foundational piece for Philadelphia's offense after five seasons as a proven, high-volume receiver. The 27-year-old Alabama product has established himself as a B+ caliber talent capable of elite production stretches, though his current season grade of B- reflects a slight dip from his consistent 2024 form. Smith's receiving workload and consistency rank him among the league's reliable mid-tier receivers rather than elite tier. This season, Smith is averaging 59.3 receiving yards per game—well above the NFL average of 18.39 and knocking on the door of elite production at 63.47—demonstrating he remains a workhorse target in Saquon Barkley's presence. His yards per reception of 13.1 sits average compared to the NFL standard of 12.13, while his touchdown rate of 0.24 per game edges slightly above the 0.18 league average. The concern isn't volume or efficiency individually; rather, it's the marginal decline from his B+ performances in 2024 and 2023, suggesting some wear or inconsistency creeping into his mid-career stage. Looking ahead, Smith's trajectory hinges on health and role stability. His body of work across five seasons remains genuinely productive—this current snapshot shouldn't obscure an established career—but monitoring whether he rebounds to B+ form next season will indicate whether he's a reliable long-term target or entering a gradual decline phase. The Eagles' offensive direction and depth chart changes will heavily influence his ceiling moving forward.

How Devonta Compares at the Position

Devonta Smith ranks 25th of 300 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Devonta between Stefon DiGgs (B+) just ahead and Alec Pierce (B+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Panthers add defensive depth with an undrafted Notre Dame cornerback signing. Multiple outlets confirm Smith joins as UDFA, seeking to prove doubters wrong. Unproven college DB entering crowded NFL secondary market signals camp competition ahead. Fans view this as typical low-risk roster building for a rebuilding team. Smith faces steep odds making the 53-man roster in a competitive cornerback room.