Mark Smith

A 7th-round pick (212th overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Auburn; Hinds CC; Navarro, Mark Smith has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2002 with CLE, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons. Last season's 48.6 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 51st percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'3", 302#

College

Auburn; Hinds CC; Navarro

Draft

Rd 7, 212th overall (1997)

Seasons

1997–2002

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

48.6

51th percentile among DEFs

15 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.58

Pass rush×0.3-0.07

Ball skills×0.25+0.15

Run defense×0.2-0.45

Availability×0.1+0.89

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2002	CLE	30.6	2
2001	CLE	48.6	15
2000	ARI	52.8	12
1999	ARI	31.2	2

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Mark Smith has played in 31 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: ARI (1999–2000), CLE (2001–2002).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 52.8, in the 61st percentile among DEFs that year.

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	SEA	—	40.9
Week 3	JAX	—	47.6
Week 4	LAC	—	46.1
Week 5	CIN	—	48.8
Week 6	BAL	—	67.5
Week 8	CHI	—	47
Week 9	PIT	—	56.8
Week 10	BAL	—	39.9
Week 11	CIN	—	61.8
Week 12	TEN	—	47.5
Week 13	NE	—	39.7
Week 14	JAX	—	39.5
Week 15	GB	—	40.4
Week 16	TEN	—	39.7
Week 17	PIT	—	40

Mark Smith — common questions

What position does Mark Smith play?: Mark Smith is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Mark Smith played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mark Smith has played for ARI (1999–2000), CLE (2001–2002).
Where did Mark Smith go to college?: Mark Smith played college football at Auburn; Hinds CC; Navarro.
When was Mark Smith drafted?: Mark Smith was selected in round 7, 212th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mark Smith scored?: Mark Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Mark Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?: Mark Smith rated 30.6 for 2002, the 7th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Tim CouchQB · 2002
William GreenRB · 2002
Quincy MorganWR · 2002
Jamel WhiteRB · 2002
Kelly HolcombQB · 2002
Kevin JohnsonWR · 2002
Dennis NorthcuttWR · 2002
Andre DavisWR · 2002

Drafted in round 7, 1997

Tony GrazianiQB · pick 204
Chris WardDE · pick 205
Koy DetmerQB · pick 207
Matt KeneleyDT · pick 208
Nathan ParksG · pick 214
Armon WilliamsDB · pick 216
Toran JamesLB · pick 218
Artie UlmerLB · pick 220