Justin Smiley was drafted No. 46 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #46 overall
Justin Smiley Alabama Draft
Justin Smiley was drafted No. 46 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #46
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 88
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3065th at Alabama
The pick
How Justin Smiley came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 302 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 42 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 88
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3065th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1653% of career value
- Final season
- 20106 years after the draft
Around pick 46
Who came off the board on either side of Justin Smiley.
Iowa · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Virginia Tech
Washington
Auburn
Alabama in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Justin Smiley in the 2004 NFL Draft
Justin Smiley is a Guard out of Alabama selected No. 46 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 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 Justin Smiley drafted?
Justin Smiley was selected No. 46 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/justin-smiley.
What college did Justin Smiley play for?
Justin Smiley 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 Justin Smiley's NFL career turn out?
88 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/justin-smiley.