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 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

Ravens Veterans Who Won’t Be on 2026 Roster, According to Sports Illustrated

Ravens Veterans Who Won’t Be on 2026 Roster, According to Sports Illustrated

Falcons LB James Pearce Jr.’s Arrest Details Revealed

Falcons LB James Pearce Jr.’s Arrest Details Revealed

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan Breaks Silence on Winning OROY Award

Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan Breaks Silence on Winning OROY Award

Falcons President Matt Ryan Clarifies His Comments About Michael Penix Jr.

Falcons President Matt Ryan Clarifies His Comments About Michael Penix Jr.

Ravens Draft Edge Rusher Instead of Safety in ESPN’s 2025 Redraft

Ravens Draft Edge Rusher Instead of Safety in ESPN’s 2025 Redraft

Bengals’ WR Duo Pitches Idea to Add $106 Million Pass Rusher

Bengals’ WR Duo Pitches Idea to Add $106 Million Pass Rusher

Bengals WR Coach Turns Down NFC Team’s OC Interview Request

Bengals WR Coach Turns Down NFC Team’s OC Interview Request

Falcons President Matt Ryan Shares the Truth About QB1 Position

Falcons President Matt Ryan Shares the Truth About QB1 Position

Atlanta Falcons Legend Gives Wise Advice to Michael Penix Jr.

Atlanta Falcons Legend Gives Wise Advice to Michael Penix Jr.

Former Falcons Head Coach Becomes New 49ers DC

Former Falcons Head Coach Becomes New 49ers DC