Sutton holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), receiving tds (career)). Smith answers in yards per catch, targets (season) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Sutton · Rotation piece
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50Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Courtland Sutton
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
DeVonta Smith
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictDeVonta Smith is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $13). Courtland Sutton carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +19% over five years).