Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation He has also been very much a one-game wonder, with 10 catches for 189 yards (18.9 yards per reception) in a blowout loss to the Cowboys, 18 catches for 163 yards (9.1 yards per reception) in his other seven games. With the heavy burden of those adjustments, he finished worst in DYAR on throws to running backs (9-of-12 for 61 yards with an interception), throws down the middle (8-of-13 for 77 yards with an interception), and in the third quarter (6-of-10 for 64 yards with two interceptions and a sack). DeVonta Smith (/dvnt/ de-VON-tuh; born November 14, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). I know Cousins managed to tick a lot of statistical boxes, no huge sacks, fumbles, interceptions, heck he even had a clutch drive to tie the game. 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And that number is skewed by the five deep balls he has seenhis median depth of target is 1.5 yards behind the line of scrimmage. 1st and 10: 3 yds ", "Eagles agree to four-year, $20.1M deal with rookie WR DeVonta Smith", "Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons - September 12th, 2021", "Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles - October 3rd, 2021", "Philadelphia Eagles at Denver Broncos - November 14th, 2021", "DeVonta Smith sets franchise record for receiving yards by a rookie", "Wild Card - Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers - January 16th, 2022", "Devonta Smith breaks out for 169 receiving yards, Eagles stay unbeaten with win over Commanders", "Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys - December 24th, 2022", "Divisional Round - New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles - January 21st, 2023", "Eagles score TD after 49ers fail to challenge DeVonta Smith's one-hand grab", "NFC Championship - San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles - January 29th, 2023", "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023", Associated Press College Football Player of the Year, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=DeVonta_Smith&oldid=1152090567, African-American players of American football, Players of American football from Louisiana, Short description is different from Wikidata, Philadelphia Eagles currentteam parameter articles, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 28 April 2023, at 04:01. But I would want to know what accountability do they have, do they run away from other challenges, does this speak to their mental toughness, are they easily influenced? DVOA for individual players usually is, whenever you get a player that's like, halfway between positions. Per Stathead, only four other wide receivers have ever gained so little real estate with so much opportunity. All of Smith's catches gained at least 19 yards, the longest his 28-yard touchdown. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams Kirk's totals include 21 passing DYAR for his 33-yard completion to Antoine Wesley. In between those two, you find the Carolina duo of Devin Funchess in 2015 and Kelvin Benjamin in 2014, plus Arizona's John Brown also in 2014. They played key roles in Philly winning the NFC in 2022, led by Hurts finishing as the MVP runner-up and Smith racking up 95 catches for 1,196 yards. Oh, how things have turned around for Chase. But I would want to know what accountability do they have, do they run away from other challenges, does this speak to their mental toughness, are they easily influenced? WebThe official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 11 QBs ranked higher. Chase, who opted out of the 2020 season but was college football's best wide receiver in 2019, excels with strength, body control, technique, route running and in tight-window situations. Please do Ravens 2018 rushing splits with Flacco vs Jackson if possible. His build is definitely a concern -- he's slight. Jaylen Waddle goes down and the entire offense funnels through that wide receivers spot and Devonta Smith. He carried it on his shoulders and he carried that Alabama team and offense to the national championship game. So Devonta Smith certainly could be the first receiver taken but I've got them one and 1A if you will. So to be clear, rushing DVOA for QBsisgoofy. Hines' six carries, in order: 34-yard touchdown; 3-yard gain on second-and-8; 11-yard gain on third-and-1; 25-yard gain on first-and-10; 1-yard gain on first-and-10; no gain on second-and-9 while up 42-16 with less than three minutes to go. I know its a lot of talk about DeVonta and being a slight wide receiver. But Chase chose not to play last year, and Smith weighs 166 pounds. Another week, another example that Rushing DYAR for QBs is nonsensical. For ESPN NFL Draft expert Todd McShay, he prefers 2021 NFL Draft: Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase - Who will have the better rookie season? Devonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are one and two in the wide receiver prospect rankings for the 2021 NFL draft. According to thedraftnetwork.com, Ja'Marr Chase is the number one wide receiver prospect. Look at his body. Bridgewater led all quarterbacks in DYAR on throws to wide receivers, going 12-of-16 for 203 yards and a touchdown. They combined for seven All-ACC and three AP All-American honors, along with winning a national championship in 2018. My dude had 65 catches, over 1,000 yards right out of the gate that led all rookies, and the same draft that had Julio Jones. Scouting reports | More draft coverage, "He's very versatile. He gave the slight edge to Smith, who he says will go down as one of Alabama coach Nick Saban's top 2-3 players ever coached because of his work ethic. "DeVonta is a great football player. You wonder, can he stand up to the rigors of pro football, then you think Ohio State's defense is going to have a lot of NFL players. Only five of Lawrence's completions against Buffalo gained first downs, and he was successful on a league-worst 31% of his dropbacks. Allen finishes in last place in part because he loses 71 DYAR due to opponent adjustments, 15 more than any other quarterback. Alabama won, 5224, their sixth title in 12 years, while Smith was named Offensive MVP of the championship game. His best catch was a 41-yard gain on second-and-11. Bill Belichick, Patriots leaders: Bill Russell's impact felt throughout organization, New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker solidifying role with big plays, contested grabs, reuniting with him in Miami this offseason, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Covered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post. More to the point, how many good 53 man rosters in this league have tons of salary cap space every year? Five were taken in the first round, the other in the second. Oh, and his total production on those five deep balls: 139 yards and a touchdown. DVOA's just a number. Only a handful of tight ends (such as Logan Thomas, Dalton Schultz, and Robert Tonyan) saw meaningful playing time with a BMI that low. Give him credit for originality and owning it in the post-game. This has existed forever, all the way back to the beginnings of FO when people were like "if Dallas Clark lines up like a WR every play, puts up stats like a WR every play, is he really a tight end?" Chase, who opted out of the 2020 season but was college football's best wide receiver in 2019, excels with strength, body control, technique, route running and in tight "Ja'Marr is the best WR in this class and would've been the best in 2020 draft as well," the scout said. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick is a big proponent of Chase as a WR1, saying, "If/when Ja'Marr Chase runs that 4.45 or less in the 40 [-yard dash] this spring, go ahead and send him straight to Miami. Yes, the 17-game season certainly helpsDitka averaged 76.9 yards in 14 games in his first year. He currently has Chase going No. You guys see his film, this guy can play. WebTop Ja'Marr Chase News 2023 NFL Draft: SEC, Big Ten lead first-round picks CBS Sports David Cobb Apr 28, 2023 Smith vs. Chase is a spicy debate, so we enlisted three different perspectives -- ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN front office insider Mike Tannenbaum and an NFL scout to break it down. He made a lot of plays in the biggest games of the year. "DeVonta is a great football player. At least he was honest about his game in the post-game pressers. They weren't a super bowl team in 2020, but they were at least watchable. Look at his frame. (The Eagles also probably have the superior former Crimson Tide quarterback, but that's an essay for another day.) Just a complete failure. DAVIE, Fla. -- A top Miami Dolphins priority this offseason is surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with better offensive playmakers, and their top asset is the No. I mean, in some sense, who cares if every QB is "better" than almost every RB? Waddle secured All-SEC recognition as a returner twice, catching 106 passes with a sizzling 18.9-yard average along the way. Pitts is already tied with Rob Gronkowski for 25th on the rookie tight end yardage list. [34][35], While playing for Alabama, Smith set more than seven school receiving records. [20] In the following game, against Georgia, he had 11 receptions for 167 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 4124 victory. But watching him play last night he looked really good. There is a slight asterisk here, but it's a reasonable one. Master Your Draft Strategy With Our Free and Easy-to-Use Mock Draft Simulator, Be the first one to comment on this story. The first being LSUs JaMarr Chase. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Responsible Gaming. He told ESPN he would draft Chase in the top-5 if he had a reliable quarterback, and would draft Smith in the top-15. Could Stetson Bennett Be the Next Brock Purdy? I will edit the original post to explain that better, In reply to Wait, this is important: to by Vincent Verhei. Devonta Smith's senior season at Alabama was the deciding factor in him being selected before Ja'Marr Chase. I am really, really happy you asked this question about Cousins, because this is fascinating. Chase's totals include -6 DYAR rushing for his two carries, both of which went for no gain on first down. Coming into this year the big criticism of Jackson was his inability to lead a comeback, this year he is the best, with 3 comebacks of 11 points or more in the second half. He took a lot of hits and stayed healthy. If and when he plays for a functional offense, that will open up the deep routes, which in turn will create YAC opportunities underneath. Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips, teammates inspired by mentoring incarcerated teens, What adding Odell Beckham Jr. would mean for the New York Jets, Extending Vikings star Justin Jefferson: what it could cost, possible sticking points. Smith and Chase are 1 and 1A for Kiper. He got the finger injury in the national title game on a dropped pass. With a player like him and his character, I won't bet against him.". Here were the results of the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In reply to Bizarre Jackson splits by jheidelberg, Wait, this is important: to be clear, those are ***KIRK COUSINS'*** splits when losing/winning, NOT Lamar Jackson's. It appears the consensus top two pass catchers are JaMarr Chase out of LSU and Devonta Smith from Alabama. The incompletions were thrown to Dallas Goedert and Quez Watkins; the five completions were all thrown to DeVonta Smith. Inside his own 40-yard line, he has 75 DYAR (11th-best among all wideouts) with a 41.2% DVOA. Thomas and Lattimore both missed a majority of 2022 due to injury but are prime candidates for bounce-back years. Jones only threw four passes to his wide receivers this week. He told ESPN he would draft Chase in the top-5 if he had a reliable quarterback, and would draft Smith in the top-15. Prescott had the league's best DYAR on throws to his left, going 13-of-20 for 162 yards and a touchdown. Join our linker program. Both have vocal supporters as the draft's top receiver. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. Fields played pretty well especially later in the game. [36] His nickname at Alabama was the "Slim Reaper", given to him by his teammates due to his small frame and athletic ability. His average depth of target this year is a miniscule 2.4 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, less than half that of any other wideout. [24][25] On November 28, in the Iron Bowl against Auburn, he had seven receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the 4213 victory. In the DYAR rankings, he's a little below Deebo Samuel and Mike Williams, and a little above Stefon Diggs and Julio Jonesnot bad company, even if some of those vets aren't having their best years. Look at his body. You can't move around like he did without really knowing the offense. Personally I think there's an argument to be made to scrap splitting pass/runs entirely for QBs. But Chase is bigger, faster, stronger and better after the catch. That is an eclectic mix of receivers with very little in common. Marvin Harrison [an Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer] was 179 pounds coming out of Syracuse. DYAR's the tougher version, though. You look at what Jefferson did [as a Minnesota Vikings rookie], it's scary thinking about how good Chase can be," Tannenbaum said. I would want him to take me through his decision process.". In 2020 they were good, and spent that offseason getting players, not getting future cap space. He only picked up two conversions on 9 throws with 3 yards or less to go for a first down, going 5-of-9 for 13 yards (10 of them on one play) and a touchdown. Meanwhile, several notable wideouts (Terry McLaurin, Juju Smith-Schuster, Allen Robinson, and Davante Adams, to name a few) had BMIs of 28.0 or higher. Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase played integral roles in the 2019 LSU squad becoming an iconic college team. Sort of unsurprising because DYAR has never really liked volume rushing from QBs, but I also count 11 QBs with higher rushing DYAR. In reply to Correct. Most notably, the wideout set an NFL record with 149 receptions in the 2019 season. Experts discuss better Dolphins WR fit: Ja'Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith? DAVIE, Fla. -- A top Miami Dolphins priority this offseason is surrounding quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with better offensive playmakers, and their top asset is the No. [52] Like the rest of the Eagles offense, Smith struggled during the team's 3115 loss in the Wild Card Round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as he ended the game with four catches (on 11 targets) for 60 yards. Just curious, what are the splits for Cousins having a lead or tied vs with him trailing? That's bizarre. Is the Eagles passing DVOA including Hurts' rushing DVOA of 13.4% in there? Every single lineman has regressed to the point it's impossible to see how they were ever drafted. Yes, JaMarr Chase is over a year younger and dominated with 1,780 yards, 21.2 yards per reception, and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2019, but what Smith did With a player like him and his character, I won't bet against him.". Please logout and login again. That's almost half his yardage on only 30% of his passes. Soon enough, the Cincinnati Bengals had Burrow (first overall in 2020) and Chase (fifth in 2021) back on the same roster. The catch was later deemed to be incomplete, but the Eagles were able to get a quick snap off before it could be challenged or reviewed. The only way this is not so, is that when the team starts to lose, he plays poorly to be trailing even more, then goes to the bathroom or to that special place that he went to in Cleveland last year and puts on the Superman cape. That was DeVonta Smith, who had 1,856 yards and 23 TDs. Hurts scrambles are included in the Eagles passing DVOA, but not a designed run such as a successful QB sneak. I triple-checked this, and it's true: Prescott had the league's best DYAR on throws to his left, going 13-of-20 for 162 yards and a touchdown. Some combination of Zimmer and his OC go into super conservative mode whenever the Vikings have more than a field goal lead. [59] In Super Bowl LVII against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smith had seven catches for 100 yards in the 38-35 loss.[60]. NFL Week 9 - We begin this week at the endthe end of our Quick Reads tables, that is. [50] Smith had a solid rookie season for the Eagles, as he recorded 64 receptions for 916 yards and five touchdowns. But there's just no way to differentiate them, at least not automatically. Of course, it took two months to get to this point, which doesn't say great things about him as a coach. He was only stuffed three times, and two of them came with the Colts up by multiple scores in the second half. Both will be good rookies.". Yeah, Coleman had his one season (2018) when his main competition was Ito Smith, but whether it was Devonta Freeman or Raheem Mostert, he usually was outshined by someone else. "Ja'Marr Chase (hip) not expected to play against the Browns". NFL. Retrieved November 5, 2022. ^ Simmons, Myles (October 16, 2022). "Ja'Marr Chase leads Bengals to 30-26 comeback victory against the Saints". NBC Sports: Pro Football Talk. Retrieved November 5, 2022. ^ "Ja'Marr Chase 2022 Game Log". Four of his receptions gained first downs, the longest a gain of 50; the other was a 5-yard gain on second-and-7. [56] In the Divisional Round against the New York Giants, he had a receiving touchdown in the 387 victory. Kiper's 2023 NFL draft grades: Why two teams clearly had the best weekend, Miami Dolphins 2023 NFL draft picks, depth chart, analysis, Round 2 mock draft: Predicting the best landing spot for Will Levis, other top available prospects. Only 11 wideouts have ever finished their first seasons with 50-plus targets and single-digit DYAR. And the list of college accolades is extensive. He played college football at Watching that game I don't think anyone could conclude Cousins was the better quarterback that day. In reply to I think Fields is always by Will. The 2020 CFB season is over, so Jack gives his take on the ultimate debate of Devonta Smith vs. JaMarr Chase, the best 2021 NFL Draft Wide Receivers. [14] On September 28, Smith set career highs with 274 yards and five touchdowns in a 5931 victory against Ole Miss. Smith finished his second season catching 95 passes for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns. While Chase and Smith have been the unquestioned top wideouts for the Bengals and Eagles, Toney has mostly been a third receiver for the Giants behind Sterling Shepard and Kenny Golladay, when they have been healthy. But he was stuffed just twice while rushing for five first downs, including a 13-yard touchdown and a gain of 35. "He's got the height. They have Chase as the fifth best player in the 2021 NFL draft, but right behind Chase at number six is Devonta Smith. The oline is a real mystery. Just look at Gaskin, he wasn't the second coming of Kalen Ballage just a year ago. Those are numbers that also describe the rookie seasons of CeeDee Lamb in 2020, Tyreek Hill in 2016, Sammy Watkins in 2014, Emmanuel Sanders in 2010, and Calvin Johnson in 2007. Why is 2020-2021 Teddy Bridgewater better than Lamar Jackson according to DYAR/DVOA? He led the NFL in DYAR on passes to the outside, going 17-of-23 for 277 yards and two touchdowns. Jalen Hurts by MdM, DVOA for quarterbacks compares them to the baseline for the average QB play, DVOA for team passing compares them to the baseline for the averageoffensiveplay (Passing is more efficient than rushing), In reply to DVOA for quarterbacks by AFCNFCBowl. [21] On October 31, Smith had 11 receptions for 203 receiving yards and four touchdowns against Mississippi State in the 410 victory. His best catch was a 23-yard gain on second-and-7. He was magical," Tannenbaum said. Unfortunately that's nearly 45% of his output on the seasonhe has averaged just 42.7 yards in his other seven games. And Fields just getting better. 2) His average completion gained a league-best 8.8 yards after the catch. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? He loves to go deep, and has the arm talent and accuracy to do so. Devonta Smith recorded 12 receptions for 215 receiving yards and three touchdowns against the Buckeyes. He's 6-1, 205-to-210, so bigger than DeVonta. The biggest difference between Gronkowski and Pitts right now is touchdownsGronk had 10 as a freshman, while Pitts has just one in his first eight games. Jackson's splits will also be interesting, as he must be great when losing, having led the team to massive comebacks 3 times. His first catch was a 15-yard gain on first-and-10, but that was his longest catch of the day. This is the same Vikings defense that allowed Sam Darnold to gain 49 yards on only three carries. Chase became the first wide receiver and the 11th player in LSU history to become a unanimous All-American after he broke the SEC single-season mark for receiving yards and established the record of 1,780 receiving yards in one season. Stroud, Ohio State. As you note its not just this game. Ja'Marr Chase played 12 games last season and 29 games over his career. How many receptions does Ja'Marr Chase have? Ja'Marr Chase had 87 receptions last season and 168 receptions over his career. How many receiving yards does Ja'Marr Chase have? Ja'Marr Chase had 1,046 receiving yards last season and 2,501 receiving yards over his career. He was a better player than Justin Jefferson. Football Outsiders content published by ESPN. "The national championship against Ohio State, I left the stadium thinking, 'Wow, is DeVonta Smith the best player in the draft?' [48] He had seven receptions for 122 yards in a Week 4 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It's obvious cutting most of the veteran linemen this offseason/end of camp was a huge mistake. Thanks in part to those boosts, he finished first in DYAR on throws down the middle of the field (13-of-17 for 170 yards and a touchdown) and in the second quarter (7-of-7 for 90 yards and a touchdown, plus a DPI for 16 yards, with one sack). Already, pundits and fans alike are debating whos the better option: LSUs JaMarr Chase or Alabamas DeVonta Smith? And while the Love discussion has been buried to death ultimately he had the bad day common to any qb whatever their skill or history. Garoppolo gains 40 DYAR due to opponent adjustments. That hassomeadvantage, at least from a visibility standpoint. Speaking of flying under the radar, how many of you realized that Toney had a better DVOA than either Chase or Smith? Vs Detroit, they had a small lead, and did nothing with it for an entire half. 2021 NFL draft coverage All 259 picks | Every team's class Round 1: Kiper | McShay | NFL Nation Four gained first downs, including an 11-yard touchdown and a 21-yard gain. I appreciate the insight! ", "He's over 6-feet tall, 175 pounds. "Smith has historic change-of-direction, his ability to run routes and create separation, his hands are exceptional, he makes very tight-window catches. Or write about sports? Every other qualifier threw at least seven, and that includes Mike White, who only played one quarter. Ja'Marr Chase and DeVonta Smith are incredible talents. Both have vocal supporters as the draft's top receiver. The gameplans have been poor. Yeah, never mindHurts' average pass traveled a league-high 12.1 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. Smith is on pace to finish with 164 DYAR and a 5.3% DVOA. That would shatter the all-time rookie pro football record, which is either 1,473 by Bill Groman with the Oilers in 1960 (if you count the first year of the AFL as pro football) or 1,400 on the nose by Justin Jefferson last year (if you don't). Smith is flying under the radar somewhat because his best games have come in losses.
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