Keith Smith was drafted No. 73 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft out of McNeese. 74 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 74
- Career AV
- 61st at McNeese
The pick
How Keith Smith came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
McNeese
Southland at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 200 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
74 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value
- Games played
- 74
- Career approximate value
- 61st among McNeese picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6100% of career value
- Final season
- 20095 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Keith Smith.
Maryland · 2× Pro Bowl
Clemson
Ohio State
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Keith Smith in the 2004 NFL Draft
Keith Smith is a Defensive back out of McNeese selected No. 73 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft. 74 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value McNeese has produced 3 NFL draft picks since 2004.
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 Keith Smith drafted?
Keith Smith was selected No. 73 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/keith-smith.
What college did Keith Smith play for?
Keith Smith played college football at McNeese in the Southland. See every McNeese draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mcneese-cowboys.
How did Keith Smith's NFL career turn out?
74 regular-season games · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/keith-smith.