Phil Smith was drafted No. 85 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft out of San Diego State. 22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #85
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 22
- Career AV
- 343rd at San Diego State
The pick
How Phil Smith came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Career approximate value
- 343rd among San Diego State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 133% of career value
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 85
Who came off the board on either side of Phil Smith.
Oregon
Nevada · 4× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma State
Washington
San Diego State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from San Diego State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
San Diego State · 2× Pro Bowl
#30
Darnay Scott
WR · CIN · 1994
San Diego State
#96
Az-Zahir Hakim
WR · LAR · 1998
San Diego State
#60
Clint Sampson
WR · DEN
San Diego State
#82
Vincent Brown
WR · LAC · 2011
San Diego State
#209
Brice Butler
WR · LV · 2013
San Diego State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Phil Smith in the 1983 NFL Draft
Phil Smith is a Wide receiver out of San Diego State selected No. 85 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value San Diego State has produced 91 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 Phil Smith drafted?
Phil Smith was selected No. 85 overall by the Baltimore Colts in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/phil-smith.
What college did Phil Smith play for?
Phil Smith played college football at San Diego State in the Mountain West. See every San Diego State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-diego-state-aztecs.
How did Phil Smith's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/phil-smith.