Fernando Smith was drafted No. 55 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Jackson State. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #55
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 218th at Jackson State
The pick
How Fernando Smith came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Jackson State
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 218th among Jackson State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1676% of career value
- Final season
- 20006 years after the draft
Around pick 55
Who came off the board on either side of Fernando Smith.
Syracuse
Oklahoma
Wayne State (NE)
Texas
Jackson State in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Jackson State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fernando Smith in the 1994 NFL Draft
Fernando Smith is a Defensive end out of Jackson State selected No. 55 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 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 Fernando Smith drafted?
Fernando Smith was selected No. 55 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/fernando-smith.
What college did Fernando Smith play for?
Fernando 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 Fernando Smith's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/fernando-smith.