Kenny Smith was drafted No. 81 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #81
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 36
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 7141st at Alabama
The pick
How Kenny Smith came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 7141st among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20098 years after the draft
Around pick 81
Who came off the board on either side of Kenny Smith.
Penn State
Pittsburgh
Auburn
Florida State
Alabama in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Quinnen Williams
DT · NYJ · 2019
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#3
Marcell Dareus
DT · BUF · 2011
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#13
Daron Payne
DT · WAS · 2018
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#42
Cornelius Griffin
DT · NYG · 2000
Alabama
#16
Mike Pitts
DT · ATL · 1983
Alabama
#55
Dalvin Tomlinson
DT · NYG · 2017
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kenny Smith in the 2001 NFL Draft
Kenny Smith is a Defensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 81 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2001 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Kenny Smith drafted?
Kenny Smith was selected No. 81 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/kenny-smith.
What college did Kenny Smith play for?
Kenny Smith played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Kenny Smith's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/kenny-smith.