Bruce Smith
Defensive end · 1985–2003
Bruce Smith is a former defensive end who played from 1985 to 2003. Bruce played college football at Virginia Tech and was drafted in 1985 (round 1, pick 1). Listed at 6'4" and 265 lb.
Bruce Smith: facts
- Position
- Defensive end (DE)
- Career
- 1985–2003 (19 seasons)
- College
- Virginia Tech
- Draft
- 1985, round 1, pick 1 (Buffalo Bills)
- Born
- June 18, 1963
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 265 lb
- Last team on record
- Washington Commanders
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1985 draft picks in our database.
Bruce Smith: career by team
Bruce is an NFL Grid answer for Bills and Commanders.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from Virginia Tech
- Aeneas PeeblesDL · Ravens
- Bhayshul TutenRB · Jaguars
- Brock HoffmanOL · Steelers
- Chamarri ConnerDB · Chiefs
- Christian DarrisawOL · Vikings
- Chuck ClarkDB · Lions
- Da'Quan FeltonWR · Giants
- Divine DeabloLB · Falcons
Drafted near Bruce in 1985
- Bernie KosarRound 1, pick 1 · QB
- Ray ChildressRound 1, pick 3 · DE
- Chris DolemanRound 1, pick 4 · DE
- Duane BickettRound 1, pick 5 · LB
Bruce Smith: questions
What position does Bruce Smith play?
Defensive end (DE), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Bruce Smith go to college?
Virginia Tech. 30 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Bruce Smith drafted?
In 1985, round 1, pick 1, by the Buffalo Bills.
How tall is Bruce Smith?
6'4" (76 inches), 265 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits