Aaron Smith was drafted No. 109 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Northern Colorado. 160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #109
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 160
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 712nd at Northern Colorado
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Aaron Smith came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value
- Games played
- 160
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 712nd among Northern Colorado picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 71100% of career value
- Final season
- 201112 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 109
Who came off the board on either side of Aaron Smith.
Georgia Tech
USC
Virginia Tech
Purdue
Other players named Aaron Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Utah State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Aaron Smith in the 1999 NFL Draft
Aaron Smith is a Defensive end out of Northern Colorado selected No. 109 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft. 160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Northern Colorado has produced 5 NFL draft picks since 1991.
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 Aaron Smith drafted?
Aaron Smith was selected No. 109 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/aaron-smith.
What college did Aaron Smith play for?
Aaron Smith played college football at Northern Colorado in the Big Sky. See every Northern Colorado draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-colorado-bears.
How did Aaron Smith's NFL career turn out?
160 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 71 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/aaron-smith.