Johnny Ray Smith was drafted No. 283 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Lamar. 26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #283
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 26
- Career AV
- 41st at Lamar
The pick
How Johnny Ray Smith came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Lamar
Southland at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 26
- Career approximate value
- 41st among Lamar picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 283
Who came off the board on either side of Johnny Ray Smith.
Illinois College
Oklahoma
North Alabama
Central Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Johnny Ray Smith in the 1981 NFL Draft
Johnny Ray Smith is a Defensive back out of Lamar selected No. 283 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Lamar has produced 4 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Johnny Ray Smith drafted?
Johnny Ray Smith was selected No. 283 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/johnny-ray-smith.
What college did Johnny Ray Smith play for?
Johnny Ray Smith played college football at Lamar in the Southland. See every Lamar draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lamar-cardinals.
How did Johnny Ray Smith's NFL career turn out?
26 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/johnny-ray-smith.