Mark Smith was drafted No. 212 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 67 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #212
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 67
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1755th at Auburn
The pick
How Mark Smith came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
67 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value
- Games played
- 67
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1755th among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1165% of career value
- Final season
- 20025 years after the draft
Around pick 212
Who came off the board on either side of Mark Smith.
Missouri State
Miami
USC
Stanford
Other DT picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Mark Smith
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North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mark Smith in the 1997 NFL Draft
Mark Smith is a Defensive tackle out of Auburn selected No. 212 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft. 67 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Mark Smith drafted?
Mark Smith was selected No. 212 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/mark-smith.
What college did Mark Smith play for?
Mark Smith played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Mark Smith's NFL career turn out?
67 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 17 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/mark-smith.