With the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, acquired from the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles select DeVonta Smith, receiver, Alabama. The Cowboys get the Eagles’ 84th overall pick in the third round.,
Analysis: Smith is one of the best receivers in this class, with an outstanding combination of production and skills. Forget about his 166-pound frame; Smith has already proven his ability to transcend that. His route-running, ball skills and nuance make Smith a fun player to study and a potential All-Pro at the next level.
Grade: A. Another reunion between quarterback and receiver in the 2021 draft, as Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gets back with the guy he threw to at Alabama in 2017 and 2018. There are those who believe Smith isn’t big enough to be an alpha X receiver, but the tape shows the exact opposite. Especially in Philly’s depleted receiver corps, Smith will produce early and often.
