Donald Smith was drafted No. 271 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Liberty. 3 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #271
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 3
The pick
How Donald Smith came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
3 regular-season games
- Games played
- 3
- Final season
- 19911 years after the draft
Around pick 271
Who came off the board on either side of Donald Smith.
Western Kentucky
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Liberty in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donald Smith in the 1990 NFL Draft
Donald Smith is a Defensive back out of Liberty selected No. 271 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games Liberty has produced 10 NFL draft picks since 1985.
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 Donald Smith drafted?
Donald Smith was selected No. 271 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/donald-smith.
What college did Donald Smith play for?
Donald Smith played college football at Liberty in the Conference USA. See every Liberty draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/liberty-flames.
How did Donald Smith's NFL career turn out?
3 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/donald-smith.