Lamar Smith was drafted No. 73 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Houston. 115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 115
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3311th at Houston
The pick
How Lamar Smith came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Houston
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 115
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3311th among Houston picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 927% of career value
- Final season
- 20039 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Lamar Smith.
Virginia
Texas A&M-Kingsville
Notre Dame
Oregon
Houston in the 1994 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Houston
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lamar Smith in the 1994 NFL Draft
Lamar Smith is a Running back out of Houston selected No. 73 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1994 NFL Draft. 115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Houston has produced 83 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 Lamar Smith drafted?
Lamar Smith was selected No. 73 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/lamar-smith.
What college did Lamar Smith play for?
Lamar Smith played college football at Houston in the Big 12. See every Houston draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/houston-cougars.
How did Lamar Smith's NFL career turn out?
115 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/lamar-smith.