Press Enter to send · Shift+Enter for a new line
Dontayvion Wicks
WR · PHI

Dontayvion Wicks

Position WR
Team PHI
Bye Week —
PPR Rank —

Dontayvion Wicks

NFL player. Position: WR. Team: PHI.

Quick Facts

  • Position: WR
  • Team: PHI (Philadelphia Eagles)
  • College: Virginia
  • Height/Weight: 6'1", 206 lbs

2026 Outlook

Acquired from Green Bay Packers in April for two Day 3 draft picks; signed to one-year, $12.5 million extension through 2027. The Eagles are betting on Wicks to contribute immediately, particularly with Makai Lemon dealing with a hamstring injury. Already familiar with OC Sean Mannion (his position coach with the Packers for the last two seasons), giving him a head start on the playbook. Respected within the league—CB Quinyon Mitchell called him "underrated" and praised his release at the top of routes and strong hands (per The Eagles Are Betting On WR Dontayvion Wicks To Produce In Makai Lemon's Absence).

Not a speed demon (4.58 40-yard dash as a fifth-round pick in 2023), but compensates with very good short-area quickness and elite route-running that generates separation. Listed as potential No. 2 or No. 3 receiver depending on Lemon's recovery timeline. His familiarity with Mannion's scheme is a significant advantage over the still-acclimating rookie.

Training camp 2026 (July 28 start): Wicks is projected to play 35–45% of snaps in the Eagles' receiver rotation, positioned as a key contributor while Makai Lemon recovers from his hamstring injury. The Eagles are betting heavily on Wicks to produce immediately, leveraging his prior relationship with OC Sean Mannion from their time together in Green Bay. Wicks' route-running and familiarity with Mannion's West Coast offense gives him an edge over other receiving depth, making him a potential key fantasy commodity if Lemon's recovery timeline extends (per Eagles 2026 Training Camp Position Preview: Wide Receiver).

Late July entering camp: Wicks has become the forgotten receiver in the Eagles' room, overshadowed by the rookie Makai Lemon's first-round pedigree and Hollywood Brown's first-round status. However, Wicks' $12.5 million one-year extension signals the Eagles' belief in him to contribute immediately. His familiarity with OC Sean Mannion (coached him in Green Bay) gives him an advantage over other depth, making him a key fantasy contributor if Lemon's hamstring recovery timeline extends. Positioned as a key under-the-radar asset entering training camp (per 15 Eagles on offense to watch in 2026 training camp - NBC Sports Philadelphia).

August 13 training camp surge: As Makai Lemon continues recovering from hamstring injury, Wicks is seizing the opportunity with strong camp performance. Alongside Elijah Moore and Darius Cooper, Wicks is making "play after play" and building chemistry with Jalen Hurts—precisely the kind of productive rep accumulation that creates competitive separation between young receivers. His prior relationship with OC Sean Mannion from their Packers days has translated into real on-field impact, positioning him as a potential dark horse for increased snaps if Lemon's injury lingers. Early reports suggest he's climbed the depth chart and could carry meaningful fantasy upside if the depth situation remains unclear heading into Week 1 (per Eagles News: Jalen Hurts becomes first player in NFL history to throw an interception...).

August 16 preseason clarity — locked in as WR2: Wicks didn't dress for the Eagles' preseason opener against Baltimore, a strong indicator he's already been locked in as the clear No. 2 receiver behind DeVonta Smith. NBC Sports Philadelphia's observer noted: "If they don't think he needs a preseason game at this point, it's hard to imagine he won't be WR2 when the season starts." With Makai Lemon still recovering from his hamstring injury and needing reps, the Eagles' decision to rest Wicks demonstrates confidence in his role clarity. This positions Wicks as a strong mid-round value pickup in 2026 PPR formats, with a realistic ceiling of 80–100 targets if he maintains the No. 2 role alongside DeVonta Smith (per Roob's Instant Observations after a near-disastrous Eagles preseason opener).

Mannion's confidence in Wicks and aggressive expectations (August 18): Head coach Nick Sirianni drew a direct comparison between Wicks and six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen, telling him "I hope you know how much high praise that is." Sirianni highlighted Wicks' ability to separate at the top of routes, get off press coverage, and his competitive intensity. Sirianni called Wicks "twitchy" and praised his ability to "attack the ball" and "run great routes." Jalen Hurts amplified the confidence in Wicks, lauding his aggression and asserting he's a genuine contributor the offense will count on. The Eagles' evaluation of Wicks—6-foot-1, 206 pounds, averaging 36 catches for 442.7 yards and 3.7 touchdowns in three seasons with Green Bay—suggests expectations are growing for increased snap share this season. Wicks never played more than 54% of snaps in Green Bay; the Eagles project to deploy him significantly more in 2026 (per Eagles News: Philadelphia ranks second in NFL future power rankings).

Week 2-3 real performance emerging (September 26): Wicks has delivered on preseason hype through two actual games, posting 12 fantasy points in back-to-back weeks and emerging clearly as the Eagles' No. 2 receiver. He caught 5 of 6 targets for 74 yards in Week 2 against Tennessee and is already trailing only DeVonta Smith in targets, catches, and total yards. His 14.7 yards per target leads all NFL receivers (minimum 10 targets) and his 2.8 yards per route leads Eagles WRs. With Dallas Goedert out due to MCL sprain, Week 3 could see even more offensive opportunities as Chicago's defense allows the ninth-most passing yards. Early sleeper pick validation (per Eagles News: Philadelphia's fantasy football sleeper).

Week 4 — elevated to top receiver role with Smith sidelined (Oct 4): With DeVonta Smith sidelined by hamstring injury, Wicks and rookie Makai Lemon will serve as the Eagles' top two WRs Sunday against Los Angeles. Wicks is positioned as the primary beneficiary of Smith's absence, assuming an elevated passing-game role alongside Lemon. His familiarity with OC Sean Mannion and strong early-season production make him a potential streaming candidate or flex upside play depending on roster depth (per NFL Week 4 Live Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Lineup Advice and Latest Injury Updates - Bleacher Report).

Role / Depth Chart

Poised to be Eagles' No. 2 or No. 3 receiver in the post-A.J. Brown era, potentially taking snaps alongside DeVonta Smith. Starting role depends on Makai Lemon's hamstring recovery; likely fills a significant gap in the interim.

Injury Status

Healthy entering 2026 season.

Recent News

Open Questions

Sources

Coaches shaping Dontayvion's role

Nick SirianniHead CoachSean MannionOffensive CoordinatorJoe KasperDefensive Passing Game CoordinatorJosh GrizzardOffensive Passing Game CoordinatorAaron MooreheadWide Receivers CoachChris KuperOffensive LineGreg AustinAssistant Offensive Line Coach

What the Experts Are Saying

Fantasy Football TodayWeek 5 Fantasy Lineup Breakdown: MUST START & BENCH WRs! | 2026 Fantasy Football Advice
The Fantasy Headliners🔥 NEW TOP 36 WR RANKINGS for Week 6 Fantasy Football 🚀 | Fantasy Football Rankings
Sal Vetri10 Must Add Players to Pick Up in Your Fantasy League Right Now