Timmy Smith was drafted No. 117 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #117
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 22
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 434th at Texas Tech
The pick
How Timmy Smith came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
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Texas Tech
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 434th among Texas Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 19903 years after the draft
Around pick 117
Who came off the board on either side of Timmy Smith.
NC State
Northern Arizona
Miami (OH)
Auburn
Texas Tech in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Timmy Smith in the 1987 NFL Draft
Timmy Smith is a Running back out of Texas Tech selected No. 117 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Texas Tech has produced 89 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 Timmy Smith drafted?
Timmy Smith was selected No. 117 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/timmy-smith.
What college did Timmy Smith play for?
Timmy Smith played college football at Texas Tech in the Big 12. See every Texas Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-tech-red-raiders.
How did Timmy Smith's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/timmy-smith.