James Smith was drafted No. 294 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Richmond. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #294
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1991
The pick
How James Smith came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1991 classAround pick 294
Who came off the board on either side of James Smith.
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Other DB picks from Richmond
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Smith in the 1991 NFL Draft
James Smith is a Defensive back out of Richmond selected No. 294 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Richmond has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1982.
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 James Smith drafted?
James Smith was selected No. 294 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/james-smith.
What college did James Smith play for?
James Smith played college football at Richmond in the Patriot League. See every Richmond draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/richmond-spiders.
How did James Smith's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/james-smith.