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1989 NFL Draft · Rd 5 · #120 overall

Elliot Smith Alcorn State Draft

Elliot Smith was drafted No. 120 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Alcorn State. 11 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Overall pick
#120
Round
5
Draft class
1989
NFL games
11
Career AV
211th at Alcorn State

The pick

How Elliot Smith came off the board in 1989.

Drafted by

San Diego Chargers

Rd 5 · #120 overall · AFC West

Full 1989 draft class (335 picks)
Position
Defensive back DB
College
Alcorn State SWAC at the draft
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

11 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value

Games played
11
Career approximate value
211th among Alcorn State picks
Final season
19901 years after the draft

Around pick 120

Who came off the board on either side of Elliot Smith.

#118 David Arnold DB · PIT Michigan #119 Willis Crockett LB · DAL Georgia Tech #121 Jeff Uhlenhake C · MIA Ohio State #122 Johnnie Jackson DB · SF Houston

Alcorn State in the 1989 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#137 Michael Andrews DB · BUF Alcorn State #227 Jack Phillips DB · KC Alcorn State

Other DB picks from Alcorn State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#23 Roynell Young DB · PHI · 1980 Alcorn State · 1× Pro Bowl #30 Issiac Holt DB · MIN · 1985 Alcorn State #123 Milton Mack DB · NO · 1987 Alcorn State #173 Garry Lewis DB · LV · 1990 Alcorn State #137 Michael Andrews DB · BUF Alcorn State #227 Jack Phillips DB · KC Alcorn State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Elliot Smith in the 1989 NFL Draft

Elliot Smith is a Defensive back out of Alcorn State selected No. 120 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1989 NFL Draft. 11 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Alcorn State 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Elliot Smith drafted?

Elliot Smith was selected No. 120 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/elliot-smith.

What college did Elliot Smith play for?

Elliot Smith played college football at Alcorn State in the SWAC. See every Alcorn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alcorn-state-braves.

How did Elliot Smith's NFL career turn out?

11 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/elliot-smith.