Tyron Smith was drafted No. 9 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft out of USC. 171 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 9 · #9 overall
Tyron Smith USC Draft
Tyron Smith was drafted No. 9 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft out of USC. 171 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 171
- Years as starter
- 12
- Career AV
- 918th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Tyron Smith came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 307 lbs
- Hometown
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
171 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value
- Games played
- 171
- Seasons as a starter
- 12
- Career approximate value
- 918th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8998% of career value
- Final season
- 202413 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Tyron Smith.
Missouri · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Wisconsin · 5× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
USC in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
USC · Hall of Fame · 9× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
#2
Tony Boselli
T · JAX · 1995
USC · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#4
Matt Kalil
T · MIN · 2012
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Keith Van Horne
T · CHI · 1981
USC
#7
Ken Ruettgers
T · GB · 1985
USC
#11
Pat Harlow
T · NE · 1991
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyron Smith in the 2011 NFL Draft
Tyron Smith is a Offensive tackle out of USC selected No. 9 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft. 171 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Tyron Smith drafted?
Tyron Smith was selected No. 9 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/tyron-smith.
What college did Tyron Smith play for?
Tyron Smith played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Tyron Smith's NFL career turn out?
171 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 91 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/tyron-smith.