Preston Smith was drafted No. 38 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 176 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 6 · #38 overall
Preston Smith Mississippi State Draft
Preston Smith was drafted No. 38 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 176 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #38
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 176
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 559th at Mississippi State
The pick
How Preston Smith came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 271 lbs
- Hometown
- Stone Mountain, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
176 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 176
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 559th among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2138% of career value
- Final season
- 202510 years after the draft
Around pick 38
Who came off the board on either side of Preston Smith.
Alabama
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Mississippi State in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Montez Sweat
DE · WAS · 2019
Mississippi State · 1× Pro Bowl
#108
Kevin Henry
DE · PIT · 1993
Mississippi State
#165
Pernell McPhee
DE · BAL · 2011
Mississippi State
#120
Alvin McKinley
DE · CAR · 2000
Mississippi State
#116
Robert Young
DE · LAR · 1991
Mississippi State
#113
Tyrone Keys
DE · NYJ · 1981
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Preston Smith in the 2015 NFL Draft
Preston Smith is a Defensive end out of Mississippi State selected No. 38 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2015 NFL Draft. 176 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 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 Preston Smith drafted?
Preston Smith was selected No. 38 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/preston-smith.
What college did Preston Smith play for?
Preston Smith played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did Preston Smith's NFL career turn out?
176 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/preston-smith.