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Akili Smith is a former quarterback out of Oregon; Grossmont, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played 22 regular-season games from 1999 to 2002, with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Akili Smith Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Ranks 7th in the 1999 draft class in passing yards (2,212).
- Best statistical season: 2000 with CIN (1,253 passing yards).
Passing
| Season | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | 7 | 80 | 152 | 805 | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 | CIN | 11 | 118 | 267 | 1,253 | 3 | 6 |
| 2001 | CIN | 2 | 5 | 8 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CIN | 1 | 12 | 33 | 117 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 21 | 215 | 460 | 2,212 | 5 | 13 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CIN | 7 | 19 | 114 | 1 |
| 2000 | CIN | 11 | 41 | 219 | 0 |
| 2001 | CIN | 2 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 | CIN | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 70 | 358 | 1 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Akili Smith was the 3rd of 13 QBs selected in the 1999 draft. The 3rd overall pick has been used 61 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Larry Fitzgerald in 2004, who played 272 games. Oregon had 3 players drafted in 1999, among them Josh Bidwell and Jed Weaver.
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