Ricky Smith was drafted No. 141 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Alabama State. 49 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #141
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 49
- Career AV
- 86th at Alabama State
The pick
How Ricky Smith came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Career approximate value
- 86th among Alabama State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 675% of career value
- Final season
- 19875 years after the draft
Around pick 141
Who came off the board on either side of Ricky Smith.
Arizona State
Washington State
Tulane
Vanderbilt
Other DB picks from Alabama State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ricky Smith in the 1982 NFL Draft
Ricky Smith is a Defensive back out of Alabama State selected No. 141 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Alabama State has produced 15 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 Ricky Smith drafted?
Ricky Smith was selected No. 141 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ricky-smith.
What college did Ricky Smith play for?
Ricky Smith played college football at Alabama State in the SWAC. See every Alabama State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-state-hornets.
How did Ricky Smith's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/ricky-smith.