Al Smith was drafted No. 147 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Utah State. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #147
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 543rd at Utah State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Al Smith came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 543rd among Utah State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 54100% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 147
Who came off the board on either side of Al Smith.
Temple
Western Michigan
Arizona
Florida
Utah State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Utah State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Al Smith in the 1987 NFL Draft
Al Smith is a Linebacker out of Utah State selected No. 147 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 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 Al Smith drafted?
Al Smith was selected No. 147 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/al-smith.
What college did Al Smith play for?
Al 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 Al Smith's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 54 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/al-smith.