Wendell Smallwood was drafted No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 14 · #153 overall
Wendell Smallwood West Virginia Draft
Wendell Smallwood was drafted No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #153
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1044th at West Virginia
The pick
How Wendell Smallwood came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 208 lbs
- Hometown
- Wilmington, DE
- Pre-draft board
- No. 175 prospect57.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1044th among West Virginia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 990% of career value
- Final season
- 20215 years after the draft
Around pick 153
Who came off the board on either side of Wendell Smallwood.
Washington State
Temple
UCLA
North Dakota State
West Virginia in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Wendell Smallwood in the 2016 NFL Draft
Wendell Smallwood is a Running back out of West Virginia selected No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value West Virginia has produced 106 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 Wendell Smallwood drafted?
Wendell Smallwood was selected No. 153 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/wendell-smallwood.
What college did Wendell Smallwood play for?
Wendell Smallwood played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Wendell Smallwood's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 10 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/wendell-smallwood.