Brady Smith was drafted No. 70 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Colorado State. 143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 403rd at Colorado State
The pick
How Brady Smith came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 403rd among Colorado State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1128% of career value
- Final season
- 20059 years after the draft
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of Brady Smith.
West Virginia
Illinois College
East Tennessee State · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Colorado State in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brady Smith in the 1996 NFL Draft
Brady Smith is a Defensive end out of Colorado State selected No. 70 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Colorado State has produced 47 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 Brady Smith drafted?
Brady Smith was selected No. 70 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/brady-smith.
What college did Brady Smith play for?
Brady Smith played college football at Colorado State in the Mountain West. See every Colorado State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-state-rams.
How did Brady Smith's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 40 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/brady-smith.