Braden Smith was drafted No. 37 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 107 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 5 · #37 overall
Braden Smith Auburn Draft
Braden Smith was drafted No. 37 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 107 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #37
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 4522nd at Auburn
The pick
How Braden Smith came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'6" · 315 lbs
- Hometown
- Olathe, KS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 57 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 4522nd among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 45100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 37
Who came off the board on either side of Braden Smith.
Georgia · 4× Pro Bowl
South Carolina State · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
USC
Iowa
Auburn in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Braden Smith in the 2018 NFL Draft
Braden Smith is a Guard out of Auburn selected No. 37 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 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 Braden Smith drafted?
Braden Smith was selected No. 37 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/braden-smith.
What college did Braden Smith play for?
Braden Smith played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Braden Smith's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 45 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/braden-smith.