DeVonta Smith vs Nico Collins
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
Nico Collins- Higher projection: 262 vs 229 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 13 vs 21
- More points per game: 15.1 vs 11.9
DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Nico Collins holds the edge in expert consensus (WR9 to WR12). Nico Collins typically comes off the board first, around pick 23 (round 2) to DeVonta Smith's pick 33. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Nico Collins at 262 PPR points (15.4 per game) versus DeVonta Smith at 229.
Last season Nico Collins carried the heavier workload (77% snap share, 122 touches to DeVonta Smith's 113), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Nico Collins is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 262 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 15.1 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #13 |
| ADP | 33 | 23 |
| Positional rank | WR20 | WR8 |
| Snap share | 89% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 17 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 |
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 Nico Collins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins in 2026?
Nico Collins 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 Nico Collins?
Nico Collins carries the higher 2026 projection at 262 PPR points (15.4 per game), compared with 229 for DeVonta Smith.
Where are DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins being drafted?
Nico Collins has an ADP around pick 23 (round 2), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 33 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?
Expert consensus ranks Nico Collins (WR9) ahead of DeVonta Smith (WR12) for 2026.
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