Willie Smith was drafted No. 265 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 NFL Draft out of Miami. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #265
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1986
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Willie Smith came off the board in 1986.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19871 years after the draft
Around pick 265
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Smith.
TCU
Colorado College
Georgia
Rice
Miami in the 1986 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jimmy Graham
TE · NO · 2010
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#14
Jeremy Shockey
TE · NYG · 2002
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#31
Greg Olsen
TE · CHI · 2007
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#14
Bubba Franks
TE · GB · 2000
Miami · 3× Pro Bowl
#6
Kellen Winslow
TE · CLE · 2004
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#29
David Njoku
TE · CLE · 2017
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Smith in the 1986 NFL Draft
Willie Smith is a Tight end out of Miami selected No. 265 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Miami has produced 265 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 Willie Smith drafted?
Willie Smith was selected No. 265 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/willie-smith.
What college did Willie Smith play for?
Willie Smith played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Willie Smith's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1986/willie-smith.