Derron Smith was drafted No. 197 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 38 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 21 · #197 overall
Derron Smith Fresno State Draft
Derron Smith was drafted No. 197 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Fresno State. 38 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #197
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 38
- Career AV
- 342nd at Fresno State
The pick
How Derron Smith came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Safety S
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 200 lbs
- Hometown
- Banning, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 111 prospect68.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Career approximate value
- 342nd among Fresno State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 267% of career value
- Final season
- 20172 years after the draft
Around pick 197
Who came off the board on either side of Derron Smith.
Mississippi State
Kansas State
USC
Central Michigan
Fresno State in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derron Smith in the 2015 NFL Draft
Derron Smith is a Safety out of Fresno State selected No. 197 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Fresno State has produced 72 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 Derron Smith drafted?
Derron Smith was selected No. 197 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/derron-smith.
What college did Derron Smith play for?
Derron Smith played college football at Fresno State in the Mountain West. See every Fresno State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/fresno-state-bulldogs.
How did Derron Smith's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 3 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/derron-smith.