DeVonta Smith vs Rashee Rice
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
DeVonta Smith- Experts agree: consensus rank 21 vs 26
- More opportunity: 89% snap share, 10 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: WR20 vs WR40
Rashee Rice carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
DeVonta Smith and Rashee Rice are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith holds the edge in expert consensus (WR12 to WR14). Rashee Rice typically comes off the board first, around pick 29 (round 3) to DeVonta Smith's pick 33. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Rashee Rice at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus DeVonta Smith at 229.
Last season DeVonta Smith carried the heavier workload (89% snap share, 113 touches to Rashee Rice's 83), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, DeVonta Smith is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Rashee Rice carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Smith | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 229 | 229 |
| Points / game | 11.9 | 18.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 8 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #21 | #26 |
| ADP | 33 | 29 |
| Positional rank | WR20 | WR40 |
| Snap share | 89% | 73% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 21 |
| Age | 27 | 26 |
| Bye week | 10 | 5 |
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 Rashee Rice.
Frequently asked
Should I draft DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice in 2026?
DeVonta Smith is a slight lean over Rashee Rice for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Rashee Rice carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?
Rashee Rice carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 229 for DeVonta Smith.
Where are DeVonta Smith and Rashee Rice being drafted?
Rashee Rice has an ADP around pick 29 (round 3), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 33 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, DeVonta Smith or Rashee Rice?
Expert consensus ranks DeVonta Smith (WR12) ahead of Rashee Rice (WR14) for 2026.
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