Jimmy Smith was drafted No. 27 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. 128 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #27 overall
Jimmy Smith Colorado College Draft
Jimmy Smith was drafted No. 27 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Colorado College. 128 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #27
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 128
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3321st at Colorado College
The pick
How Jimmy Smith came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Colton, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
128 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 128
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3321st among Colorado College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 33100% of career value
- Final season
- 202110 years after the draft
Around pick 27
Who came off the board on either side of Jimmy Smith.
Alabama
Pittsburgh
Wisconsin
Colorado College in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Colorado College
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Colorado College · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#58
Michael Lewis
DB · PHI · 2002
Colorado College · 1× Pro Bowl
#105
Ronnie Bradford
DB · MIA · 1993
Colorado College
#226
Jeff Donaldson
DB · TEN · 1984
Colorado College
#71
Chris Hudson
DB · JAX · 1995
Colorado College
#208
David Tate
DB · CHI · 1988
Colorado College
Other players named Jimmy Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jimmy Smith in the 2011 NFL Draft
Jimmy Smith is a Defensive back out of Colorado College selected No. 27 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2011 NFL Draft. 128 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Colorado College has produced 132 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 Jimmy Smith drafted?
Jimmy Smith was selected No. 27 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/jimmy-smith.
What college did Jimmy Smith play for?
Jimmy Smith played college football at Colorado College in the Big 12. See every Colorado College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/colorado-college-tigers.
How did Jimmy Smith's NFL career turn out?
128 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/jimmy-smith.