{"id":286363,"date":"2026-06-06T09:15:04","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T13:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=286363"},"modified":"2026-06-06T06:53:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T10:53:49","slug":"devonta-smith-dynasty-outlook-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/06\/devonta-smith-dynasty-outlook-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"DeVonta Smith Dynasty Outlook for 2026 Following A.J. Brown Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeVonta Smith dynasty owners got a welcome surprise when the Philadelphia Eagles finally traded disgruntled wide receiver A.J. Brown to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots<\/a>. It wasn\u2019t so much a surprise as a sense of relief, and the realization that Smith\u2019s true upside may finally be unlocked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smith has flashed high-end fantasy football ability in the past, and with Brown in a new city, he could be looking at a massive piece of the pie when it comes to Philly\u2019s target share. What does that mean for his immediate 2026 dynasty outlook and beyond?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeVonta Smith\u2019s Dynasty Fantasy Outlook in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impact of A.J. Brown Trade<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The A.J. Brown trade was perhaps the worst-kept secret in the NFL, but it was still massive news, as the stud receiver was officially moved in a deal with the Patriots.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>ESPN sources: The Eagles are trading Pro-Bowl WR A.J. Brown to the Patriots for a 2028 first-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick that is the better of New England\u2019s two fifths. The deal that has been speculated on for weeks now finally is happening. Brown and Patriots\u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9Z8ocpyeJf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/9Z8ocpyeJf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AdamSchefter\/status\/2061543314990497971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 1, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/06\/01\/eagles-trade-a-j-brown\/\" target=\"_self\">Brown\u2019s own dynasty outlook<\/a> improves with this move, but his departure opens the door to a huge bump in volume for Smith. This transition involves 121 vacated targets with Brown exiting Philadelphia, to be exact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is some concern over Smith\u2019s size and the overall negative impact losing a player of Brown\u2019s caliber can bring, the sky appears to be the limit for the former Alabama product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeVonta Smith Dynasty Price<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smith\u2019s price tag has been trending up for months, as the A.J. Brown trade rumors had been heating up since the middle of last year. Even before this deal went official, dynasty owners had to pay a first-round pick to land Smith, with <a  href=\"https:\/\/keeptradecut.com\/dynasty-rankings\/players\/devonta-smith-1005\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KeepTradeCut<\/a> starting the bidding at an early first in 2026 rookie drafts, and a mid-to-late first in 2027 drafts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the league, it\u2019s possible the price becomes even steeper than that. Smith\u2019s stature raises question marks &#8211; as does Philly\u2019s traditionally run-heavy offense &#8211; but the upside is obvious when you note how he\u2019s performed without Brown on the field in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Devonta Smith splits with and without AJ Brown since 2022: <\/p>\n<p>With: 14.06 PPG<br \/>Without: 14.53 PPG (4 game sample)<\/p>\n<p>But he did average more targets\/catches\/yards<\/p>\n<p>140-98-1237 pace<\/p>\n<p>Just ran more hot on TDs with Brown<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Chris O&#39;Brien (@17gamepace) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/17gamepace\/status\/2062717104948740193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smith is still in his prime at age 27 and can win at every level, while we\u2019ve seen him produce at an elite level before. He has cracked the top-30 in every single season he\u2019s been in the league, and his WR9 overall finish in 2022 is a firm reminder of the ceiling he could possess now that he\u2019s the alpha in Philly\u2019s passing attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost is high to acquire Smith, but based on past production, physical ability, and expected role, he\u2019s worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"max-width: px\"><smartframe-embed class=\"smartframe_wp_element\" customer-id=\"b0c95bc04383cef69c6b47df872135cf\" image-id=\"WmOBnIM7hu3K\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 4000px; aspect-ratio: 4000\/2810;\" ><\/smartframe-embed><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DeVonta Smith Dynasty Outlook<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even a conservative DeVonta Smith dynasty outlook should position him as a big-time buy, seeing as we know he\u2019s capable of a top-10 finish. The volume is going to increase going forward, so there\u2019s very little preventing him from living up to or even exceeding expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smith was the WR20 overall in full PPR leagues last year, and he ranked as WR30 in points per game. No matter how you view his fantasy outlook based on those ranks, he\u2019s now slated for much better production.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DeVonta Smith could easily finish as a WR #1 if AJ Brown is traded to the Patriots.<\/p>\n<p>With rumors around AJ Brown\u2019s future, DeVonta Smith is set to be a candidate to produce a big season.<\/p>\n<p>The Eagles reportedly view Smith as having the potential to breakout in the same way that\u2026 <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Xg0iIZWr5f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Xg0iIZWr5f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Start Sit &#39;Em (@StartSitEmFF) <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/StartSitEmFF\/status\/2055324830132527516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 15, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue is cost. Smith was already costing a first-round pick, but now that Brown is officially gone, his owners can afford to be demanding. Due to the 2027 class being so stacked, the preference has to be to move him for a 2026 first, or try to shoot for 2028 or 2029 picks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If dynasty owners are looking to sell Smith, now is the time to milk him for all that he\u2019s worth. A first-round pick is the starting point, and ideally, owners aren\u2019t budging for anything outside of the 2027 class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smith isn\u2019t a guy that has to be moved, of course. He\u2019s now the top option on Philly\u2019s offense, and he could be looking at 2-3 years of elite production. Long-term, it\u2019s something to consider capitalizing on &#8211; and the asking price will never go higher than it is now &#8211; but contending teams have every reason to hold.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeVonta Smith dynasty owners should be excited about his upside following the A.J. Brown trade. 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