Aaron Smith was drafted No. 159 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Utah State. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #159
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 10
- Career AV
- 125th at Utah State
The pick
How Aaron Smith came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 125th among Utah State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19840 years after the draft
Around pick 159
Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Smith.
Texas State
Colorado State
Columbia
Stanford
Utah State in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Utah State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Aaron Smith
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Northern Colorado · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aaron Smith in the 1984 NFL Draft
Aaron Smith is a Linebacker out of Utah State selected No. 159 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1984 NFL Draft. 10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Utah State has produced 41 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 Aaron Smith drafted?
Aaron Smith was selected No. 159 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/aaron-smith.
What college did Aaron Smith play for?
Aaron Smith played college football at Utah State in the Mountain West. See every Utah State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-state-aggies.
How did Aaron Smith's NFL career turn out?
10 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/aaron-smith.