DeVonta Smith ranks in the all-time elite tier for receivers — a career that places Smith in the top 10% of all players at the position. The Knox value model assigns Smith a career score of 73, reflecting sustained impact that most players at the position never approach.
Postseason all-time ranks
A high-end wide receiver defined as much by excellent availability over their career as by their on-field impact (top 10% all-time). Coaches and teammates could count on them being available.
Worth 121 points of value above a freely-available replacement receiver — of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 5 of 5 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by on average.
Career Value · VORP
121 career value over replacement — #855 all-time of 4,649. 24.2/season above a replacement-level WR.
Career Profile
Pick #10 (Rd 1) · PHI · 2021 · +12.8 vs expected KV-H
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