L.J. Smith was drafted No. 61 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 98 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 98
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2113th at Rutgers
The pick
How L.J. Smith came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Rutgers
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 258 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
98 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value
- Games played
- 98
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2113th among Rutgers picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 21100% of career value
- Final season
- 20096 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of L.J. Smith.
Florida State
Middle Tennessee
Texas A&M
Stanford
Other TE picks from Rutgers
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
L.J. Smith in the 2003 NFL Draft
L.J. Smith is a Tight end out of Rutgers selected No. 61 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2003 NFL Draft. 98 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 L.J. Smith drafted?
L.J. Smith was selected No. 61 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/l-j-smith.
What college did L.J. Smith play for?
L.J. Smith played college football at Rutgers in the Big East. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.
How did L.J. Smith's NFL career turn out?
98 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 21 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/l-j-smith.