DeVonta Smith vs Drake London
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Drake London- Higher projection: 250 vs 229 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 12 vs 21
- More points per game: 16.8 vs 11.9
DeVonta Smith and Drake London are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Drake London holds the edge in expert consensus (WR8 to WR12). Drake London typically comes off the board first, around pick 21 (round 2) to DeVonta Smith's pick 33. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Drake London at 250 PPR points (14.7 per game) versus DeVonta Smith at 229.
Last season DeVonta Smith carried the heavier workload (89% snap share, 113 touches to Drake London's 112), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Drake London is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | London |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 250 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 16.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 12 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #12 |
| ADP | 33 | 21 |
| Positional rank | WR20 | WR19 |
| Snap share | 89% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 13 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: DeVonta Smith or Drake London.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Drake London in 2026?
Drake London is a clear call over DeVonta Smith for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, DeVonta Smith or Drake London?
Drake London carries the higher 2026 projection at 250 PPR points (14.7 per game), compared with 229 for DeVonta Smith.
Where are DeVonta Smith and Drake London being drafted?
Drake London has an ADP around pick 21 (round 2), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 33 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, DeVonta Smith or Drake London?
Expert consensus ranks Drake London (WR8) ahead of DeVonta Smith (WR12) for 2026.
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