Robert Smith was drafted No. 21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 6018th at Ohio State
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Robert Smith came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 6018th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 60100% of career value
- Final season
- 20007 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Smith.
Jackson State
Notre Dame
Stanford
Colorado College
Ohio State in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB · DAL · 2016
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#10
Keith Byars
RB · PHI · 1986
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Carlos Hyde
RB · SF · 2014
Ohio State
#55
J.K. Dobbins
RB · BAL · 2020
Ohio State
#127
Vince Workman
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Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Smith in the 1993 NFL Draft
Robert Smith is a Running back out of Ohio State selected No. 21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Robert Smith drafted?
Robert Smith was selected No. 21 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/robert-smith.
What college did Robert Smith play for?
Robert Smith played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Robert Smith's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/robert-smith.