Lee Smith was drafted No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Marshall. 149 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 28 · #159 overall
Lee Smith Marshall Draft
Lee Smith was drafted No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Marshall. 149 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #159
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 149
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 515th at Marshall
The pick
How Lee Smith came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 266 lbs
- Hometown
- Powell, TN
- Pre-draft board
- No. 155 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
149 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 149
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 515th among Marshall picks
- Final season
- 202110 years after the draft
Around pick 159
Who came off the board on either side of Lee Smith.
Syracuse
Ohio State
Idaho
Iowa
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Lee Smith in the 2011 NFL Draft
Lee Smith is a Tight end out of Marshall selected No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft. 149 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Marshall has produced 30 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Lee Smith drafted?
Lee Smith was selected No. 159 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 28). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/lee-smith.
What college did Lee Smith play for?
Lee Smith played college football at Marshall in the Conference USA. See every Marshall draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/marshall-thundering-herd.
How did Lee Smith's NFL career turn out?
149 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/lee-smith.