Oscar Smith was drafted No. 119 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Nicholls St.. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #119
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How Oscar Smith came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
- Nicholls St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19860 years after the draft
Around pick 119
Who came off the board on either side of Oscar Smith.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Oscar Smith in the 1986 NFL Draft
Oscar Smith is a Running back out of Nicholls St. selected No. 119 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Nicholls St. has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 Oscar Smith drafted?
Oscar Smith was selected No. 119 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/oscar-smith.
What college did Oscar Smith play for?
Oscar Smith played college football at Nicholls St.. See every Nicholls St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nichollsstate.
How did Oscar Smith's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/oscar-smith.