Sutton Smith was drafted No. 175 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 8 regular-season games
2019 NFL Draft · Rd 6, Pick 2 · #175 overall
Sutton Smith Northern Illinois Draft
Sutton Smith was drafted No. 175 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Northern Illinois. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #175
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2019
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Sutton Smith came off the board in 2019.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 233 lbs
- Hometown
- Saint Charles, MO
- Pre-draft board
- No. 321 prospect36.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 20212 years after the draft
Around pick 175
Who came off the board on either side of Sutton Smith.
North Carolina
Fresno State
Stanford
Rutgers
Northern Illinois in the 2019 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sutton Smith in the 2019 NFL Draft
Sutton Smith is a Defensive end out of Northern Illinois selected No. 175 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games Northern Illinois has produced 25 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 Sutton Smith drafted?
Sutton Smith was selected No. 175 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/sutton-smith.
What college did Sutton Smith play for?
Sutton Smith played college football at Northern Illinois in the Mid-American. See every Northern Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/northern-illinois-huskies.
How did Sutton Smith's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2019/sutton-smith.