Brent Smith was drafted No. 96 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #96
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 57
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1636th at Mississippi State
The pick
How Brent Smith came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Guard G
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 57
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1636th among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 744% of career value
- Final season
- 20047 years after the draft
Around pick 96
Who came off the board on either side of Brent Smith.
Oregon
Ball State
Michigan
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State in the 1997 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brent Smith in the 1997 NFL Draft
Brent Smith is a Guard out of Mississippi State selected No. 96 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft. 57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Brent Smith drafted?
Brent Smith was selected No. 96 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/brent-smith.
What college did Brent Smith play for?
Brent Smith played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Brent Smith's NFL career turn out?
57 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/brent-smith.