DeVonta Smith just landed at a mind-boggling 21st in a new ESPN wide receiver survey, and if you've watched a single Eagles game, you're probably spitting out your coffee right now. This isn't just a slight, it's an outright snub for a player who, honestly, has proven he's one of the most dynamic pass-catchers in the game. An ESPN survey dropped, calling the Eagles "loaded and underrated," and Smith's ranking is the perfect proof point. Not a single Eagles wideout cracked the top 10, with Smith barely getting votes to finish 21st. No honorable mention, not even a blurb. Are these scouts even watching?
The "Slim Reaper" Gets Absolutely Robbed
Let's break down this lunacy. Smith, the man who delivered "The Dagger" in Super Bowl LIX and pulled off that ridiculous one-handed catch against Jacksonville, ended up behind guys like Tyreek Hill, whose career is apparently "in question." He was behind Terry McLaurin. Seriously, he was behind a "rapidly declining" Mike Evans and, get this, Alec Pierce. Alec Pierce?! You have to be kidding me! "JimmySays" it best, Smith was a better football player for the Eagles last season than A.J. Brown, and "not particularly close." Brown was ninth on the list, which isn't bad, but the gap to Smith at 21st is criminal. Is it the "slender frame" still haunting him? Do these "scouts" just skip game tape? It's genuinely shocking how underrated this guy is, especially when his highlight reel, full of insane receptions, just keeps getting better and better.Rams' Offseason Splash & Our Seahawks' Role
While Smith is getting disrespect, other teams are making moves. Take the Rams, for instance. Over the last three seasons, they've been agonizingly close, losing three playoff games by a combined 11 points. They dropped a 6-point heartbreaker to the Eagles in 2024, and then *our very own Seattle Seahawks* delivered a 4-point playoff loss in 2025. Those weren't just close games; they were the *only* close games those Super Bowl champion teams had in the playoffs. Imagine an alternate universe where the Rams snagged back-to-back rings. Instead, they’re here, desperate to get over the hump. So, they went out and grabbed two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and two-time All-Pro Trent McDuffie. You might think "won the offseason" teams usually fall flat, but the 2024 Eagles proved that going "all in" can absolutely win you a title.Graham's Status and What's Next
Circling back to the Eagles, there's also the question mark around Brandon Graham. He's still unsigned, and last year, he didn't even come back until October. But the man himself told NFL Network he would return last week, so it seems like the ball is in the Eagles' court if they want to bring back the veteran presence. Looking ahead on the schedule, the Eagles are set to face this beefed-up Rams squad. If that ESPN survey is sleeping on Smith, maybe the rest of the league is too. We'll see who's really ready when those Rams roll into town.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.