Darius Smith was drafted No. 224 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Sam Houston St.. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #224
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
The pick
How Darius Smith came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Center C
- College
- Sam Houston St.
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1996 classAround pick 224
Who came off the board on either side of Darius Smith.
Arizona
Duke
Florida
Kansas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Darius Smith in the 1996 NFL Draft
Darius Smith is a Center out of Sam Houston St. selected No. 224 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Sam Houston St. has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Darius Smith drafted?
Darius Smith was selected No. 224 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/darius-smith.
What college did Darius Smith play for?
Darius Smith played college football at Sam Houston St.. See every Sam Houston St. draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/samhoustonstate.
How did Darius Smith's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/darius-smith.