Anthony Smith was drafted No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 19 · #83 overall
Anthony Smith Syracuse Draft
Anthony Smith was drafted No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #83
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 76
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1237th at Syracuse
The pick
How Anthony Smith came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Syracuse
Big East at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 194 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 86 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 76
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1237th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 975% of career value
- Final season
- 20115 years after the draft
Around pick 83
Who came off the board on either side of Anthony Smith.
Clemson
Arizona State
Wisconsin
Alabama
Syracuse in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Anthony Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
East Carolina
Arizona
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Anthony Smith in the 2006 NFL Draft
Anthony Smith is a Defensive back out of Syracuse selected No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2006 NFL Draft. 76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Anthony Smith drafted?
Anthony Smith was selected No. 83 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 19). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/anthony-smith.
What college did Anthony Smith play for?
Anthony Smith played college football at Syracuse in the Big East. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Anthony Smith's NFL career turn out?
76 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/anthony-smith.