Akili Smith was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Oregon. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 22
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 291st at Oregon
The pick
How Akili Smith came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Oregon
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 22
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 291st among Oregon picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20023 years after the draft
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Akili Smith.
Kentucky
Syracuse · 6× Pro Bowl
Miami · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Texas · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Oregon in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Oregon
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Akili Smith in the 1999 NFL Draft
Akili Smith is a Quarterback out of Oregon selected No. 3 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1999 NFL Draft. 22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Oregon has produced 153 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 Akili Smith drafted?
Akili Smith was selected No. 3 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/akili-smith.
What college did Akili Smith play for?
Akili Smith played college football at Oregon in the Big Ten. See every Oregon draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-ducks.
How did Akili Smith's NFL career turn out?
22 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/akili-smith.