Daryl Smith was drafted No. 249 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft out of North Alabama. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 15
- Career AV
- 24th at North Alabama
The pick
How Daryl Smith came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 24th among North Alabama picks
- Final season
- 19894 years after the draft
Around pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Daryl Smith.
Troy
Idaho State
Texas A&M
Oklahoma State
Other DB picks from North Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#38
Lewis Billups
DB · CIN · 1986
North Alabama
#178
Tyrone Bell
DB · LAC · 1999
North Alabama
#194
Bruce Jones
DB · CHI · 1986
North Alabama
#324
Wendell Phillips
DB · LAC · 1988
North Alabama
#327
Marcene Emmett
DB · WAS · 1980
North Alabama
Other players named Daryl Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Daryl Smith in the 1985 NFL Draft
Daryl Smith is a Defensive back out of North Alabama selected No. 249 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value North Alabama has produced 16 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 Daryl Smith drafted?
Daryl Smith was selected No. 249 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/daryl-smith.
What college did Daryl Smith play for?
Daryl Smith played college football at North Alabama in the United Athletic Conference. See every North Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-alabama-lions.
How did Daryl Smith's NFL career turn out?
15 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/daryl-smith.