Nathan Jahnke· Aug 11, 2026
PFF names DeVonta Smith, Garrett Wilson and Ladd McConkey as 2026 fantasy values likely to outperform their average draft positions, with Smith becoming Philadelphia's top target and potential top-five/top-10 fantasy receiver, Wilson having top-10 upside, and McConkey positioned for his career-best season.
“These three receivers check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.”
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6 checkable claims — 3 sleeper calls, 2 positional finishes and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 6 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Of the 3 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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DeVonta Smith · 2026 season19 calls from 12 pundits between 1 and 1. Nathan Jahnke said 1. the room's median is 1. not settled yet
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- Sleeper CallsDeVonta SmithPhiladelphia EaglesAug 11, 2026
DeVonta Smith to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 3.11)
“These three receivers check all three boxes and have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026. ... DeVonta Smith , Philadelphia Eagles (ADP: 3.11)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsLadd McConkeyLos Angeles ChargersAug 11, 2026
Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.09)
“Improved health, reduced target competition after the departure of Allen and a scheme better suited to his strengths position McConkey for the best season of his career.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
“Smith's ability to be a top-five or top-10 fantasy wide receiver will somewhat depend on the Eagles' ability to rebound as a team, but given the talent on the unit, that is a decent bet to make.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Sleeper CallsGarrett WilsonNew York JetsAug 11, 2026
Garrett Wilson to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.01)
“Garrett Wilson , New York Jets (ADP: 4.01) ... These three receivers ... have the potential to dramatically outperform their current ADPs in 2026.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“DeVonta Smith is the new top target in Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Eagles traded A.J. Brown this offseason”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Positional FinishesGarrett WilsonNew York JetsAug 11, 2026
Garrett Wilson to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points
“If the unit clicks, he has clear top-10 fantasy potential.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
What others said about the same people
- Jeff KerrDepth Chart Calls · Michael CarterMiss · 0Kerr says several Eagles have raised their stock in camp: Darius Cooper is emerging as the team's WR4, Drew Kendall is the No. 3 interior lineman/top backup at guard and center, Willie Lampkin is in prime position to make the 53-man roster, and Michael Carter is a roster lock who could start at safety in Week 1.
- Chris RolingScore Predictions · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 31Roling predicts a lopsided Chargers home win over the Cardinals in Week 1, 30-10, and advises starting Justin Herbert and Omarion Hampton in fantasy while sitting Ladd McConkey.
- Tyler SullivanGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Sullivan takes the Jaguars to beat the Browns, doubting Deshaun Watson, and takes the Eagles over the Commanders at home.
- Pete PriscoGame Outcome Picks · Los Angeles ChargersMiss · 0Prisco predicts the Lions blow out the Saints in Detroit and that the Chargers rout the Cardinals behind a new-look offense.
- Judah FortgangGame Outcome Picks · New York JetsHit · 100An unsigned PFF top-down betting breakdown argues the Jets will beat the Titans in Week 1, reasoning that Geno Smith should face little disruption against Tennessee's weak pass rush while Cam Ward will struggle against New York's heavy man coverage.
- Gregg RosenthalGame Outcome Picks · Philadelphia EaglesHit · 100Rosenthal picked the Texans to reach the Super Bowl, the Eagles to win the NFC East and to beat Washington in Week 1, and the Dolphins to end up with the No. 1 pick in the 2027 draft.
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- Ross JacksonSleeper Calls · Devaughn VeleMiss · 0Ross Jackson agreed to the same Saints mock draft board — Jeremiah Love at eight, Akeem Mesador in the second, Keonte Scott at 73, Keelan Rutledge and Ted Hurst in the fourth, Xavien Harris at 148, Aaron Anderson in the fifth and Bryce Boettcher in the sixth — and also called Devon Vellet a 2026 breakout candidate.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Malik NabersMiss · 0Erickson gave his 2026 first-round board, leaning on running backs early with Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, Ja'Marr Chase as his WR1 and Christian McCaffrey slipping to 12. He also touted Malik Nabers as a buying opportunity, projected big touchdown numbers for Burrow and Chase, and called Barkley a buy-low.
- Mike HarmonSleeper Calls · Zay FlowersHit · 100Harmon gave his Week 18 fantasy rankings — top five quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers — plus lists of 'hot plays,' 'cold sores' (players to avoid) and 'ninjas' (sneaky plays), and said Trevor Lawrence would land around a top-four fantasy quarterback finish for the season.
- Andrew EricksonSleeper Calls · Audric EstiméMiss · 0Erickson predicted the Chiefs could lose outright at Tennessee in a flat spot, with Tony Pollard finishing as a top-24 running back for a third straight week; he also called Darren Waller a likely TE1 in Week 16, Tetairoa McMillan a top-20 receiver against Tampa Bay, Omarion Hampton the week's RB1, Isaiah Likely a top-12 tight end in a Patriots win over the Ravens, and Audric Estime a smash flex play for the Saints.
- Adam RankSleeper Calls · J.J. McCarthyMiss · 0Rank recommends JJ McCarthy as a Week 15 quarterback streamer against Dallas and thinks Shedeur Sanders can carry fantasy teams into the semifinals against the Bears. For the Week 15 'perfect lineup' he picks Drake Maye as the top quarterback and Christian McCaffrey as a top running back, and he expects Terry McLaurin to produce with Marcus Mariota starting.