Donovan Smith was drafted No. 34 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 2 · #34 overall
Donovan Smith Penn State Draft
Donovan Smith was drafted No. 34 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Penn State. 136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #34
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 136
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 5718th at Penn State
The pick
How Donovan Smith came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 338 lbs
- Hometown
- Owings Mills, MD
- Pre-draft board
- No. 47 prospect84.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 136
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 5718th among Penn State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5393% of career value
- Final season
- 20238 years after the draft
Around pick 34
Who came off the board on either side of Donovan Smith.
Texas
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State
Penn State in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donovan Smith in the 2015 NFL Draft
Donovan Smith is a Offensive tackle out of Penn State selected No. 34 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft. 136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Penn State has produced 248 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 Donovan Smith drafted?
Donovan Smith was selected No. 34 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/donovan-smith.
What college did Donovan Smith play for?
Donovan Smith played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Donovan Smith's NFL career turn out?
136 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/donovan-smith.