DeonTay Smith

Expertise:
NBA, NFL, College Football, College Basketball
Education:
Methodist University
Location:
Panama City Beach, Florida

Experience

DeonTay Smith is an NFL Contributing Writer for Heavy.com. His areas of focus include the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Cincinnati Bengals, and the Baltimore Ravens.

Smith covered Men's and Women's college basketball while studying at Methodist University where he also hosted his own sports podcast covering primarily the NFL and NBA. Smith also covers local news as a reporter for the Panama City News Herald.

Smith hosts and produces his own YouTube Podcast in which he spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Education

DeonTay Smith graduated from Methodist University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication.

While at Methodist University, Smith hosted and produced his own podcast, wrote numerous articles covering the NBA and NFL, and provided Color Commentary for the Men's and Women's basketball teams for two years.

Latest Articles From DeonTay Smith

Ravens WR Listed as Potential Trade Target for AFC Foe

Ravens WR Listed as Potential Trade Target for AFC Foe

Ravens Get Clear Message on Their Team Needs Before NFL Draft

Ravens Get Clear Message on Their Team Needs Before NFL Draft

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa Gets Honest About Competing for QB1 Position

Falcons QB Tua Tagovailoa Gets Honest About Competing for QB1 Position

Bengals QB Joe Flacco Sends Brutal Message to NFL After Resigning

Bengals QB Joe Flacco Sends Brutal Message to NFL After Resigning

New Details About Ravens Backing out of Maxx Crosby Trade Revealed

New Details About Ravens Backing out of Maxx Crosby Trade Revealed

Falcons Sign Veteran QB to Compete With Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons Sign Veteran QB to Compete With Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

Ravens Pro Bowler Listed as One of NFL’s Most Underpaid Players

Ravens Pro Bowler Listed as One of NFL’s Most Underpaid Players

Former Ravens Quarterback to Compete on Team USA’s Flag Football Team

Former Ravens Quarterback to Compete on Team USA’s Flag Football Team

Ravens Receive Good News Regarding 2026 Free Agency

Ravens Receive Good News Regarding 2026 Free Agency

Falcons Get Good News Regarding 2026 Free Agency

Falcons Get Good News Regarding 2026 Free Agency

Panthers Named Best Landing Spot for Top Free Agent WR

Panthers Named Best Landing Spot for Top Free Agent WR

Former Bengals Linebacker Announces Retirement From NFL

Former Bengals Linebacker Announces Retirement From NFL

Ravens Sign Veteran After Being Labeled ‘Weak’ at Offensive Position

Ravens Sign Veteran After Being Labeled ‘Weak’ at Offensive Position

Ravens’ GM Eric DeCosta Sends Clear Message About Trey Hendrickson Signing

Ravens’ GM Eric DeCosta Sends Clear Message About Trey Hendrickson Signing

Bengals Could Target 8-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

Bengals Could Target 8-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher

Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips Puts NFL on Notice After Signing in Free Agency

Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips Puts NFL on Notice After Signing in Free Agency

Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips Explains Why He Chose Carolina Over Philly

Panthers’ Jaelan Phillips Explains Why He Chose Carolina Over Philly

Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Reveals Why He Signed With Atlanta

Falcons’ Tua Tagovailoa Reveals Why He Signed With Atlanta

Ravens Could Add Another Star Pass Rusher After Trey Hendrickson Signing

Ravens Could Add Another Star Pass Rusher After Trey Hendrickson Signing

Ravens’ Trey Hendrickson Shares True Reason Why He Signed With Baltimore

Ravens’ Trey Hendrickson Shares True Reason Why He Signed With Baltimore

Falcons Bring Back 6’3, 297 Pound DT After Career High 5-Sack Season

Falcons Bring Back 6’3, 297 Pound DT After Career High 5-Sack Season

Bengals Re-Sign Key Offensive Piece After Losing Trey Hendrickson to Ravens

Bengals Re-Sign Key Offensive Piece After Losing Trey Hendrickson to Ravens

Maxx Crosby Sends Brutal Message to Ravens After Backing out of Trade

Maxx Crosby Sends Brutal Message to Ravens After Backing out of Trade

Bengals Lose 4-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher to AFC North Rival

Bengals Lose 4-Time Pro Bowl Pass Rusher to AFC North Rival

Panthers Resign Two Key Names Amid Busy Free Agency Window

Panthers Resign Two Key Names Amid Busy Free Agency Window

Panthers Sign Former Eagles Edge Rusher to 4-Year, 120M Deal

Panthers Sign Former Eagles Edge Rusher to 4-Year, 120M Deal

Report: Falcons Making ‘Strong Push’ to Land $212 Million Quarterback

Report: Falcons Making ‘Strong Push’ to Land $212 Million Quarterback

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Delivers Expletive-Filled Rant After Maxx Crosby Trade

Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Delivers Expletive-Filled Rant After Maxx Crosby Trade

Ex-Ravens Super Bowl Champion Pushes Stefon Diggs to Join Baltimore

Ex-Ravens Super Bowl Champion Pushes Stefon Diggs to Join Baltimore

Falcons Predicted to Replace Darnell Mooney With Proven Pass-Catcher

Falcons Predicted to Replace Darnell Mooney With Proven Pass-Catcher