DeVonta Smith came into the league as a 1st-round selection (10th overall) in 2021, drafted out of Alabama. He's currently with PHI, in his 6th season in the league. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 83.3 ScoutIndex Rating, the 96th percentile at the position. Deep Threat is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 411 catches for 5,329 yards and 33 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 170#
College
Alabama
Draft
Rd 1, 10th overall (2021)
Seasons
2021–2026
2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology88th percentile among WRs
17 games · 104 targets
Week 1 projection · vs WAS
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2021 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size14▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands43▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat97▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability7▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share89▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share94▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency77▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume88▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
DeVonta Smith has appeared in 84 regular-season games across 6 NFL seasons on file, all with PHI.
He has rushed for 1 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 411 passes for 5,329 yards and 33 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2022 with PHI: 1,196 yards and 7 touchdowns in 17 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 87.5, in the 98th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game1 vs PIT, 2024 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game183 on 9 catches, 1 TD vs MIN, 2025 Week 7
2021 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 31 3.9/g | 507 63/g | 2 |
| Away | 9 | 33 3.7/g | 409 45/g | 3 |
| In division | 6 | 19 3.2/g | 265 44/g | 1 |
| Out of division | 11 | 45 4.1/g | 651 59/g | 4 |
| In wins | 9 | 35 3.9/g | 479 53/g | 4 |
| In losses | 8 | 29 3.6/g | 437 55/g | 1 |
| On grass | 12 | 50 4.2/g | 765 64/g | 4 |
| On turf | 5 | 14 2.8/g | 151 30/g | 1 |
| Indoors | 2 | 6 3.0/g | 76 38/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 58 3.9/g | 840 56/g | 5 |
2021 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postseason | TB | 4 rec, 60 yds, 0 TD | — |
| Week 1 | ATL | 6 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD | 64.8 |
| Week 2 | SF | 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 34.6 |
| Week 3 | DAL | 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 10.3 |
| Week 4 | KC | 7 rec, 122 yds, 0 TD | 74.5 |
| Week 5 | CAR | 7 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD | 44.9 |
| Week 6 | TB | 2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 45.1 |
| Week 7 | LV | 5 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD | 60.2 |
| Week 8 | DET | 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 51.1 |
| Week 9 | LAC | 5 rec, 116 yds, 1 TD | 99 |
| Week 10 | DEN | 4 rec, 66 yds, 2 TD | 77.9 |
| Week 11 | NO | 4 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD | 65 |
| Week 12 | NYG | 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 51 |
| Week 13 | NYJ | 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD | 40.7 |
| Week 15 | WAS | 3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD | 51.2 |
| Week 16 | NYG | 5 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD | 74 |
| Week 17 | WAS | 3 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD | 56.2 |
| Week 18 | DAL | 3 rec, 41 yds, 0 TD | 54.4 |
DeVonta Smith — common questions
- What position does DeVonta Smith play?
- DeVonta Smith is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has DeVonta Smith played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DeVonta Smith has played for PHI (2021–2026).
- Where did DeVonta Smith go to college?
- DeVonta Smith played college football at Alabama.
- When was DeVonta Smith drafted?
- DeVonta Smith was selected in round 1, 10th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has DeVonta Smith scored?
- DeVonta Smith has 33 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (33 receiving).
- What is DeVonta Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
- DeVonta Smith rated 49.3 for 2026, the 64th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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