Thomas Smith was drafted No. 28 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 137 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #28
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1993
- NFL games
- 137
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4020th at North Carolina
The pick
How Thomas Smith came off the board in 1993.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
137 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 137
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4020th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3588% of career value
- Final season
- 20018 years after the draft
Around pick 28
Who came off the board on either side of Thomas Smith.
Kansas · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Alabama
UCLA
North Carolina in the 1993 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#157
Gerald Sensabaugh
DB · JAX · 2005
North Carolina
#88
Jimmy Hitchcock
DB · NE · 1995
North Carolina
#128
Tre Boston
DB · CAR · 2014
North Carolina
#127
Bracy Walker
DB · KC · 1994
North Carolina
#100
Da'Norris Searcy
DB · BUF · 2011
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Thomas Smith in the 1993 NFL Draft
Thomas Smith is a Defensive back out of North Carolina selected No. 28 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 NFL Draft. 137 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Thomas Smith drafted?
Thomas Smith was selected No. 28 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1993 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/thomas-smith.
What college did Thomas Smith play for?
Thomas Smith played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Thomas Smith's NFL career turn out?
137 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1993/thomas-smith.