Smiley Creswell was drafted No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #118
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Smiley Creswell came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19852 years after the draft
Around pick 118
Who came off the board on either side of Smiley Creswell.
Houston
USC
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Michigan State in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Robaire Smith
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Jim Szymanski
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Kenny Willekes
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Ervin Baldwin
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Smiley Creswell in the 1983 NFL Draft
Smiley Creswell is a Defensive end out of Michigan State selected No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Michigan State has produced 147 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 Smiley Creswell drafted?
Smiley Creswell was selected No. 118 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/smiley-creswell.
What college did Smiley Creswell play for?
Smiley Creswell played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.
How did Smiley Creswell's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/smiley-creswell.