Artie Smith was drafted No. 116 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. 73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #116
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1512th at Louisiana Tech
The pick
How Artie Smith came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1512th among Louisiana Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 320% of career value
- Final season
- 19985 years after the draft
Around pick 116
Who came off the board on either side of Artie Smith.
Hampton
Auburn
Nevada
Washington · 3× Pro Bowl
Louisiana Tech in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Louisiana Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Artie Smith in the 1993 NFL Draft
Artie Smith is a Defensive end out of Louisiana Tech selected No. 116 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1993 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Louisiana Tech has produced 41 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Artie Smith drafted?
Artie Smith was selected No. 116 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/artie-smith.
What college did Artie Smith play for?
Artie Smith played college football at Louisiana Tech in the Conference USA. See every Louisiana Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisiana-tech-bulldogs.
How did Artie Smith's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 15 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/artie-smith.