Steve Smith Sr. was drafted No. 74 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Utah. 219 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 219
- Years as starter
- 14
- Career AV
- 1021st at Utah
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Steve Smith Sr. came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Utah
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
219 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value
- Games played
- 219
- Seasons as a starter
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1021st among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9290% of career value
- Final season
- 201615 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Smith Sr..
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Syracuse
Texas A&M
Utah in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Utah
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Smith Sr. in the 2001 NFL Draft
Steve Smith Sr. is a Wide receiver out of Utah selected No. 74 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 219 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 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 Steve Smith Sr. drafted?
Steve Smith Sr. was selected No. 74 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/steve-smith-sr.
What college did Steve Smith Sr. play for?
Steve Smith Sr. played college football at Utah in the Big 12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Steve Smith Sr.'s NFL career turn out?
219 regular-season games · 14 seasons as a starter · 102 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/steve-smith-sr.