Holden Smith was drafted No. 288 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft out of California. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #288
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Holden Smith came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19821 years after the draft
Around pick 288
Who came off the board on either side of Holden Smith.
UCLA
Indiana
Penn State
Miami
California in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Holden Smith in the 1981 NFL Draft
Holden Smith is a Wide receiver out of California selected No. 288 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games California has produced 138 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 Holden Smith drafted?
Holden Smith was selected No. 288 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/holden-smith.
What college did Holden Smith play for?
Holden Smith played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Holden Smith's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/holden-smith.