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’ Lamar Jackson Turns Heads After Working Out With Former 2nd-Round WR

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Turns Heads After Working Out With Former 2nd-Round WR

Falcons Expected to Part Ways With Veteran Wide Receiver

Falcons Expected to Part Ways With Veteran Wide Receiver

Bengals Draft ‘Versatile Player’ in 7-Round Mock Draft

Bengals Draft ‘Versatile Player’ in 7-Round Mock Draft

Former Falcons OL Announces Retirement From NFL

Former Falcons OL Announces Retirement From NFL

5 Wide Receivers the Falcons Could Target in NFL Draft

5 Wide Receivers the Falcons Could Target in NFL Draft

Ravens Unsure About Future of $98 Million Star

Ravens Unsure About Future of $98 Million Star

Falcons Expected to Target Major Offensive Weapons in Free Agency

Falcons Expected to Target Major Offensive Weapons in Free Agency

Bengals Re-Sign Key Offensive Weapon Ahead of Free Agency

Bengals Re-Sign Key Offensive Weapon Ahead of Free Agency

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham Details Kirk Cousins Decision at NFL Combine

Falcons GM Ian Cunningham Details Kirk Cousins Decision at NFL Combine

Ravens Urged to Bring Back 4 ‘Underrated’ Free Agents

Ravens Urged to Bring Back 4 ‘Underrated’ Free Agents

Falcons Could Target 5-Time All-Pro WR Along With Others in Free Agency

Falcons Could Target 5-Time All-Pro WR Along With Others in Free Agency

Panthers Predicted to Sign 48-Sack Pass Rusher in Free Agency

Panthers Predicted to Sign 48-Sack Pass Rusher in Free Agency

Chad Johnson Rips Ravens OC for Calling out Lamar Jackson

Chad Johnson Rips Ravens OC for Calling out Lamar Jackson

Shocking Ravens Revelation Forces Team to Face Facts on Derrick Henry

Shocking Ravens Revelation Forces Team to Face Facts on Derrick Henry

Falcons Urged to Let 3 Players Walk in Free Agency

Falcons Urged to Let 3 Players Walk in Free Agency

Panthers Pushed to Bring Back Veteran Pass Rusher

Panthers Pushed to Bring Back Veteran Pass Rusher

Bengals Urged to Let 3 Players Walk in Upcoming Free Agency

Bengals Urged to Let 3 Players Walk in Upcoming Free Agency

Bengals Expected to Make ‘Interesting’ Trey Hendrickson Decision

Bengals Expected to Make ‘Interesting’ Trey Hendrickson Decision

Falcons Star Predicted to ‘Flourish’ Under Kevin Stefanski

Falcons Star Predicted to ‘Flourish’ Under Kevin Stefanski

Panthers Predicted to Trade Xavier Legette for Proven Star WR

Panthers Predicted to Trade Xavier Legette for Proven Star WR

Ravens Expected to Take ‘Leap’ in 2026 Due to 1 Player’s Impact

Ravens Expected to Take ‘Leap’ in 2026 Due to 1 Player’s Impact

Ravens Listed as Top Landing Spot for Pro-Bowl WR

Ravens Listed as Top Landing Spot for Pro-Bowl WR

Ravens Facing ‘Biggest Question’ of Offseason Amid Lamar Jackson Contract Talks

Ravens Facing ‘Biggest Question’ of Offseason Amid Lamar Jackson Contract Talks

ESPN Insider Gets Honest About Bengals 2026 Priorities

ESPN Insider Gets Honest About Bengals 2026 Priorities

Panthers Add Former Super Bowl-Winning Coach to Staff

Panthers Add Former Super Bowl-Winning Coach to Staff

Former Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Shares True Feelings About Lamar Jackson

Former Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Shares True Feelings About Lamar Jackson

Former Ravens Wideout Announces Retirement From NFL

Former Ravens Wideout Announces Retirement From NFL

Panthers Predicted as Landing Spot for Super Bowl MVP

Panthers Predicted as Landing Spot for Super Bowl MVP

Falcons Get Telling 3-Word Message in ‘Early’ 2026 Power Rankings

Falcons Get Telling 3-Word Message in ‘Early’ 2026 Power Rankings

Ravens’ 2026 Outlook Pinned to 1 Player, Per ‘Early’ Power Rankings

Ravens’ 2026 Outlook Pinned to 1 Player, Per ‘Early’ Power Rankings