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2006 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 37 · #206 overall

Le Kevin Smith Nebraska Draft

Le Kevin Smith was drafted No. 206 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Overall pick
#206
Round
6
Draft class
2006
NFL games
45
Career AV
5103rd at Nebraska

The pick

How Le Kevin Smith came off the board in 2006.

Drafted by

New England Patriots

Rd 6, Pick 37 · #206 overall · AFC East

Full 2006 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Nebraska Big 12 at the draft
Measurables
6'3" · 316 lbs
Pre-draft board
58.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value

Games played
45
Career approximate value
5103rd among Nebraska picks
AV with the drafting club
360% of career value
Final season
20104 years after the draft

Around pick 206

Who came off the board on either side of Le Kevin Smith.

#204 LaJuan Ramsey DT · PHI USC #205 Dan Stevenson G · NE Notre Dame #207 Antoine Bethea DB · IND Howard · 3× Pro Bowl #208 Derrick Martin DB · BAL Wyoming

Nebraska in the 2006 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#40 Daniel Bullocks DB · DET Nebraska #203 Sam Koch P · BAL Nebraska · 1× Pro Bowl #220 Titus Adams DT · NYJ Nebraska

Other DT picks from Nebraska

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#2 Ndamukong Suh DT · DET · 2010 Nebraska · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl #67 Maliek Collins DT · DAL · 2016 Nebraska #55 John Parrella DT · BUF · 1993 Nebraska #12 Danny Noonan DT · DAL · 1987 Nebraska #149 Christian Peter DT · NE · 1996 Nebraska #204 Ryon Bingham DT · LAC · 2004 Nebraska

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Le Kevin Smith in the 2006 NFL Draft

Le Kevin Smith is a Defensive tackle out of Nebraska selected No. 206 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft. 45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Le Kevin Smith drafted?

Le Kevin Smith was selected No. 206 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 37). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/le-kevin-smith.

What college did Le Kevin Smith play for?

Le Kevin Smith played college football at Nebraska in the Big 12. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.

How did Le Kevin Smith's NFL career turn out?

45 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/le-kevin-smith.