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Irv Smith
ADP: 18.8
Bye: 7
Experience: 4 Yr(s)
Age: 25.1
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 240
40 Time: 4.63
Speed Score: 102.00
SPARQx (Rank): 108.90 (61%)
Burst Score (Rank): 111.90 (26%)
Agility Score (Rank): 11.65 (38%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 9.88 (26%)

Irv Smith's Weekly Outlook

Week 5 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
0 0 0 0
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
2.4 23.9 0.3 3.8

Irv Smith's 2023 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#31 Tight End

60.6 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
18.8 37.7 381.9 4 0.5 0.8

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsIrv Smith's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Smith Jr. entered the league as a high-second-round NFL draft pick and has unfortunately stalled due to various injuries.

He now finds himself on a Bengals roster that boasts one of the league’s most prolific passing offenses.

Maybe Smith Jr. will rebound his career and be a viable fantasy option in 2023, but the jury is still out on how much we should be excited about him.

What We Learned Last Year
  • Smith Jr. spent the 2022 season primarily serving as a backup TE in the Vikings’ offense. He concluded the season as the TE43 overall in PPR with 6.9 points per game.
  • He only appeared in eight games last season due to a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 8.
  • The former second-rounder logged a top-five fantasy performance in Week 2 of 2022 but only had three other top-24 weekly finishes to speak of. He was otherwise an afterthought.
  • Thus far in his career, Smith Jr. has been a bust. The Vikings spent the 50th overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft on him, yielding little to no return on that investment.
  • In his four years of NFL experience (three healthy seasons, missed 2021 with a torn meniscus), Smith Jr. has logged just eight games with 10+ PPR points. He’s also never tallied more than 40+ receptions or 400+ receiving yards in a single season to date.
  • Prior to the NFL trade deadline, the Vikings acquired TE T.J. Hockenson from the Lions in exchange for draft pick compensation, effectively ending Smith Jr.’s tenure as a loosely relevant player on the roster. The team subsequently didn’t re-sign him, making Smith Jr. a free agent.
What to Expect in 2023
  • Smith Jr. inked a one-year “prove it” deal with the Bengals this offseason worth up to $2 million ($1.75 million base salary).
  • As frustrating as his career has been, Smith Jr.’s athletic talent and pedigree are all there:
    • His father, Irv Sr., was a first-round NFL draft pick who played seven seasons as a TE in the NFL between 1993-99 with three different teams.
    • His uncle, Ed, played seven seasons of minor league baseball before bouncing around NFL Europe, the XFL, and playing 30 career games as a TE in the NFL with three different teams.
  • Landing with the Bengals’ offense definitely helps Smith’s speculative case for professional redemption.
  • Ultimately, Smith Jr. is a post-hype sleeper who should start the 2023 season on the waiver wire.

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Irv Smith, TE CIN

2:20pm EDT 9/29/23

Irv Smith out for Week 4

Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Titans. Tanner Hudson stepped in for Smith as Cincinnati’s lead pass-catching TE last week, catching two of four targets for 30 yards. Hudson would be a desperation Week 4 fantasy play.

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Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. He shouldn't be in your Week 4 fantasy plans.

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Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) is inactive for tonight's game vs. the Rams. Drew Sample steps in as Cincinnati's lead TE but is only viable in DFS tournaments.

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Bengals TE Irv Smith (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday night's game vs. the Rams. He seemingly hurt his hamstring on Friday and was limited in Saturday's practice. Smith should obviously be on fantasy benches for Week 3. His absence will leave Cincinnati with TEs Drew Sample and Mitchell Wilcox.

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Irv Smith, TE CIN
Dynasty MVP 45.9
Position Rank #36 TE
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Dynasty Write-up
Meniscus surgery wiped out all of Smith's 2021. Then, in 2022, he made only 7 appearances due to a high-ankle sprain. Smith inked a 1-year deal in March with Cincy, an excellent landing spot to rehab his value.
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