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

Falcons Safety Jesse Bates III Weighs in on James Pearce Situation

Falcons Safety Jesse Bates III Weighs in on James Pearce Situation

Ravens WR Zay Flowers Makes Bold Statement Regarding His Future

Ravens WR Zay Flowers Makes Bold Statement Regarding His Future

Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Gives James Pearce Update After Offseason Workout News

Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski Gives James Pearce Update After Offseason Workout News

Potential Panthers Move Could Turn NFL Draft Upside Down

Potential Panthers Move Could Turn NFL Draft Upside Down

Falcons Could Add 6’6 327 Pound Defensive Prospect

Falcons Could Add 6’6 327 Pound Defensive Prospect

Bengals Could Address ‘Surprising Need’ in Upcoming Draft

Bengals Could Address ‘Surprising Need’ in Upcoming Draft

Latest Ravens News Marks Beginning of New Era Just Before NFL Draft

Latest Ravens News Marks Beginning of New Era Just Before NFL Draft

Panthers Urged to Prioritize Massive 6-Foot-5 Prospect for Bryce Young

Panthers Urged to Prioritize Massive 6-Foot-5 Prospect for Bryce Young

Ravens Urged to Address Major Needs in Upcoming NFL Draft

Ravens Urged to Address Major Needs in Upcoming NFL Draft

Bengals Sign Veteran CB to Buffer Struggling Defense

Bengals Sign Veteran CB to Buffer Struggling Defense

Falcons President Matt Ryan Shares the Truth About QB Competition in ATL

Falcons President Matt Ryan Shares the Truth About QB Competition in ATL

Ravens Hit With Encouraging Message Before 2026 Season

Ravens Hit With Encouraging Message Before 2026 Season

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