Geno Smith was drafted No. 39 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 109 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value

2013 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 7 · #39 overall

Geno Smith West Virginia Draft

Geno Smith was drafted No. 39 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 109 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value

2× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#39
Round
2
Draft class
2013
NFL games
109
Years as starter
6
Career AV
572nd at West Virginia
Pro Bowls
2

The pick

How Geno Smith came off the board in 2013.

Drafted by

New York Jets

Rd 2, Pick 7 · #39 overall · AFC East

Full 2013 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Quarterback QB
Measurables
6'2" · 218 lbs
Hometown
Miami, FL
Pre-draft board
No. 28 prospect89.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

109 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value

Games played
109
Seasons as a starter
6
Career approximate value
572nd among West Virginia picks
AV with the drafting club
1221% of career value
Final season
202512 years after the draft
Accolades
2× Pro Bowl

Around pick 39

Who came off the board on either side of Geno Smith.

West Virginia in the 2013 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

Other QB picks from West Virginia

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

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Geno Smith in the 2013 NFL Draft

Geno Smith is a Quarterback out of West Virginia selected No. 39 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft. 109 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.

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 Geno Smith drafted?

Geno Smith was selected No. 39 overall by the New York Jets in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/geno-smith.

What college did Geno Smith play for?

Geno Smith played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.

How did Geno Smith's NFL career turn out?

109 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/geno-smith.