Mike Smith was drafted No. 172 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft out of Grambling St.. 5 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #172
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1980
- NFL games
- 5
The pick
How Mike Smith came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
- Grambling St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
5 regular-season games
- Games played
- 5
- Final season
- 19800 years after the draft
Around pick 172
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Smith.
TCU
Arizona State
Virginia Union
Georgia Tech
Grambling St. in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Grambling St.
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Mike Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Texas Tech
UTEP
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Smith in the 1980 NFL Draft
Mike Smith is a Wide receiver out of Grambling St. selected No. 172 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games Grambling St. has produced 31 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Smith drafted?
Mike Smith was selected No. 172 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-smith.
What college did Mike Smith play for?
Mike Smith played college football at Grambling St.. See every Grambling St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/gramblingstate.
How did Mike Smith's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/mike-smith.