Wade Smith was drafted No. 78 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Memphis. 143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 143
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 437th at Memphis
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Wade Smith came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 143
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 437th among Memphis picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 716% of career value
- Final season
- 201411 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Wade Smith.
UCLA
Georgia
Ohio State
Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Memphis in the 2003 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Memphis
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wade Smith in the 2003 NFL Draft
Wade Smith is a Offensive tackle out of Memphis selected No. 78 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2003 NFL Draft. 143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Memphis has produced 64 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 Wade Smith drafted?
Wade Smith was selected No. 78 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/wade-smith.
What college did Wade Smith play for?
Wade Smith played college football at Memphis in the Conference USA. See every Memphis draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/memphis-tigers.
How did Wade Smith's NFL career turn out?
143 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/wade-smith.