Alphonso Smith was drafted No. 37 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
2009 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 5 · #37 overall
Alphonso Smith Wake Forest Draft
Alphonso Smith was drafted No. 37 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft out of Wake Forest. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #37
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2009
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 822nd at Wake Forest
The pick
How Alphonso Smith came off the board in 2009.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
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Wake Forest
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'9" · 193 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 33 prospect89.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 822nd among Wake Forest picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 112% of career value
- Final season
- 20123 years after the draft
Around pick 37
Who came off the board on either side of Alphonso Smith.
Ohio State
USC
Arizona
Wake Forest in the 2009 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Wake Forest
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alphonso Smith in the 2009 NFL Draft
Alphonso Smith is a Defensive back out of Wake Forest selected No. 37 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Wake Forest has produced 65 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 Alphonso Smith drafted?
Alphonso Smith was selected No. 37 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2009 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/alphonso-smith.
What college did Alphonso Smith play for?
Alphonso Smith played college football at Wake Forest in the ACC. See every Wake Forest draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/wake-forest-demon-deacons.
How did Alphonso Smith's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2009/alphonso-smith.