DeVonta Smith enters the 2026 NFL season as the Philadelphia Eagles’ clear No. 1 wide receiver following the offseason trade of A.J. Brown to the Patriots, which vacated significant targets in an offense now coordinated by Sean Mannion. Smith posted 77 receptions for 1,008 yards in 2025 despite sharing the spotlight, and the team has publicly stated he is positioned for elevated volume as the primary option opposite Jalen Hurts. A training-camp hamstring issue limited early work but has resolved without long-term concern, allowing full participation heading into Week 1. Projections from analysts cluster around 80–100 receptions over 17 games, reflecting his track record of consistent production and the Eagles’ expectation that he can sustain a higher target share in the new scheme.