Za'Darius Smith was drafted No. 122 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 145 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
2015 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 23 · #122 overall
Za'Darius Smith Kentucky Draft
Za'Darius Smith was drafted No. 122 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 145 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #122
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2015
- NFL games
- 145
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 573rd at Kentucky
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Za'Darius Smith came off the board in 2015.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 274 lbs
- Hometown
- Greenville, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 98 prospect69.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
145 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value
- Games played
- 145
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 573rd among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1018% of career value
- Final season
- 202510 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 122
Who came off the board on either side of Za'Darius Smith.
USC
Ohio State
Washington State
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Kentucky in the 2015 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Za'Darius Smith in the 2015 NFL Draft
Za'Darius Smith is a Defensive end out of Kentucky selected No. 122 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft. 145 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 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 Za'Darius Smith drafted?
Za'Darius Smith was selected No. 122 overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/za-darius-smith.
What college did Za'Darius Smith play for?
Za'Darius Smith played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did Za'Darius Smith's NFL career turn out?
145 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 57 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2015/za-darius-smith.