DeVonta Smith vs Makai Lemon
DeVonta Smith holds a 28.4% edge in Superflex dynasty value.Updated 9/23/2026
THE CASE FOR SMITH
DeVonta Smith is a proven NFL WR2 with weekly spike weeks and a stable role in a high-volume Eagles passing game. At 27.7, he’s in the heart of his prime and carries significantly less projection risk than an unproven option. If you’re trying to score points now, Smith’s bankable targets and TD equity make him the cleaner bet even at a 9.7% higher SF cost.
THE CASE FOR LEMON
Makai Lemon is 22.2, and that age insulation matters a lot in dynasty if he hits—his value can climb fast on a small sample of production. The 9.7% discount is meaningful if you’re prioritizing long-term upside and flexibility over immediate certainty. If he earns a real role, you’re buying years of runway at a cheaper entry point than Smith.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
DeVonta Smith—take the proven weekly starter and accept the small premium for lower risk and higher near-term points.
Makai Lemon—take the younger asset at a discount and bet on value appreciation, but understand the floor is far lower than Smith’s.
At only a ~10% gap, lean Smith unless you’re explicitly rebuilding and willing to take on significant uncertainty.
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Worth more?
DeVonta Smith is worth more in contender builds because his role and production are established, while Lemon’s value is mostly projection.
Trade?
If you can reroll Smith into Lemon plus a meaningful add (future 2nd or a usable depth piece), it’s fine for rebuilds; otherwise keep Smith.
Superflex?
In superflex, this WR-to-WR gap stays about the same—QBs shift the market, but the Smith-over-Lemon preference for contenders doesn’t change.
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