Justin Smith was drafted No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 221 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #4
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 221
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1011st at Missouri
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Justin Smith came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
221 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value
- Games played
- 221
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1011st among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2727% of career value
- Final season
- 201413 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 4
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Smith.
Texas · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida
TCU · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
Other DE picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Smith in the 2001 NFL Draft
Justin Smith is a Defensive end out of Missouri selected No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft. 221 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 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 Justin Smith drafted?
Justin Smith was selected No. 4 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/justin-smith.
What college did Justin Smith play for?
Justin Smith played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Justin Smith's NFL career turn out?
221 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 101 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/justin-smith.