Jimmy Smith was drafted No. 36 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 178 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 94 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1992
- NFL games
- 178
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 941st at Jackson State
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Jimmy Smith came off the board in 1992.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
178 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 94 career approximate value
- Games played
- 178
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 941st among Jackson State picks
- Final season
- 200513 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Smith.
Penn State
Notre Dame
Arizona State · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Clemson · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Jackson State in the 1992 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Jimmy Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Colorado College
Elon
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Smith in the 1992 NFL Draft
Jimmy Smith is a Wide receiver out of Jackson State selected No. 36 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft. 178 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 94 career approximate value Jackson 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 Jimmy Smith drafted?
Jimmy Smith was selected No. 36 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1992 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/jimmy-smith.
What college did Jimmy Smith play for?
Jimmy Smith played college football at Jackson State in the SWAC. See every Jackson State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/jackson-state-tigers.
How did Jimmy Smith's NFL career turn out?
178 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 94 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1992/jimmy-smith.