Doug Smith was drafted No. 29 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #29
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3131st at Auburn
The pick
How Doug Smith came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Nose tackle NT
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3131st among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 31100% of career value
- Final season
- 19928 years after the draft
Around pick 29
Who came off the board on either side of Doug Smith.
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina
USC
Oklahoma
Auburn in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other NT picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Doug Smith in the 1984 NFL Draft
Doug Smith is a Nose tackle out of Auburn selected No. 29 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Doug Smith drafted?
Doug Smith was selected No. 29 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/doug-smith.
What college did Doug Smith play for?
Doug Smith played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Doug Smith's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/doug-smith.