Eric Smedley was drafted No. 249 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Indiana. 42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #249
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 42
- Career AV
- 232nd at Indiana
The pick
How Eric Smedley came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Indiana
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Career approximate value
- 232nd among Indiana picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 19993 years after the draft
Around pick 249
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Smedley.
Oklahoma
Stephen F. Austin
San Diego State
Georgia
Other DB picks from Indiana
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Smedley in the 1996 NFL Draft
Eric Smedley is a Defensive back out of Indiana selected No. 249 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Indiana has produced 71 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 Eric Smedley drafted?
Eric Smedley was selected No. 249 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/eric-smedley.
What college did Eric Smedley play for?
Eric Smedley played college football at Indiana in the Big Ten. See every Indiana draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/indiana-hoosiers.
How did Eric Smedley's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/eric-smedley.