Marquis Smith was drafted No. 76 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft out of California. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #76
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 763rd at California
The pick
How Marquis Smith came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
California
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 763rd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20012 years after the draft
Around pick 76
Who came off the board on either side of Marquis Smith.
UCLA
West Virginia · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
UL Monroe · 1× Pro Bowl
California in the 1999 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
California · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#15
Deltha O'Neal
DB · DEN · 2000
California · 2× Pro Bowl
#98
Thomas DeCoud
DB · ATL · 2008
California · 1× Pro Bowl
#93
Chris Conte
DB · CHI · 2011
California
#135
Matt Giordano
DB · IND · 2005
California
#40
Je'Rod Cherry
DB · NO · 1996
California
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Marquis Smith in the 1999 NFL Draft
Marquis Smith is a Defensive back out of California selected No. 76 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Marquis Smith drafted?
Marquis Smith was selected No. 76 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/marquis-smith.
What college did Marquis Smith play for?
Marquis Smith played college football at California in the ACC. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Marquis Smith's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/marquis-smith.