DeVonta Smith vs George Pickens
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
George Pickens- Higher projection: 246 vs 229 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 18 vs 21
- More points per game: 17.2 vs 11.9
DeVonta Smith and George Pickens are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. George Pickens holds the edge in expert consensus (WR11 to WR12). George Pickens typically comes off the board first, around pick 22 (round 2) to DeVonta Smith's pick 33. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: George Pickens at 246 PPR points (14.5 per game) versus DeVonta Smith at 229.
Last season George Pickens carried the heavier workload (83% snap share, 137 touches to DeVonta Smith's 113), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, George Pickens is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 246 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 17.2 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #18 |
| ADP | 33 | 22 |
| Positional rank | WR20 | WR5 |
| Snap share | 89% | 83% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 21 |
| Age | 27 | 25 |
| Bye week | 10 | 14 |
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 George Pickens.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or George Pickens in 2026?
George Pickens 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 George Pickens?
George Pickens carries the higher 2026 projection at 246 PPR points (14.5 per game), compared with 229 for DeVonta Smith.
Where are DeVonta Smith and George Pickens being drafted?
George Pickens has an ADP around pick 22 (round 2), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 33 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
Expert consensus ranks George Pickens (WR11) ahead of DeVonta Smith (WR12) for 2026.
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