Ryan Smith was drafted No. 108 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of North Carolina Central. 78 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 10 · #108 overall
Ryan Smith North Carolina Central Draft
Ryan Smith was drafted No. 108 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft out of North Carolina Central. 78 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #108
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 78
- Career AV
- 84th at North Carolina Central
The pick
How Ryan Smith came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 189 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 144 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Career approximate value
- 84th among North Carolina Central picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 8100% of career value
- Final season
- 20226 years after the draft
Around pick 108
Who came off the board on either side of Ryan Smith.
Minnesota
Cincinnati
Clemson
Western Kentucky
Other players named Ryan Smith
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Florida
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ryan Smith in the 2016 NFL Draft
Ryan Smith is a Cornerback out of North Carolina Central selected No. 108 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value North Carolina Central has produced 8 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 Ryan Smith drafted?
Ryan Smith was selected No. 108 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/ryan-smith.
What college did Ryan Smith play for?
Ryan Smith played college football at North Carolina Central in the MEAC. See every North Carolina Central draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-central-eagles.
How did Ryan Smith's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 8 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/ryan-smith.