Detron Smith was drafted No. 65 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. 113 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #65
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 113
- Career AV
- 1132nd at Texas A&M
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Detron Smith came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Texas A&M
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
113 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 113
- Career approximate value
- 1132nd among Texas A&M picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 20037 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 65
Who came off the board on either side of Detron Smith.
West Virginia
USC
Louisville
Florida State
Texas A&M in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Texas A&M
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Detron Smith in the 1996 NFL Draft
Detron Smith is a Running back out of Texas A&M selected No. 65 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL Draft. 113 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Texas A&M has produced 193 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 Detron Smith drafted?
Detron Smith was selected No. 65 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/detron-smith.
What college did Detron Smith play for?
Detron Smith played college football at Texas A&M in the SEC. See every Texas A&M draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/texas-a-m-aggies.
How did Detron Smith's NFL career turn out?
113 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/detron-smith.