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126
Games
1
INT
26.5
Sacks
15
Interceptions
Billy Ray Smith is a former linebacker out of Arkansas, selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 5th overall pick (round 1) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 126 regular-season games from 1983 to 1992.
Draft Details
Billy Ray Smith Career Stats
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | INT Thrown | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 1 | 26.5 | 15 |
Career span: 1983–1992.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BAL |
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QB |  Stanford |
| 1 | 2 |  LA |
 Eric Dickerson |
RB |  SMU |
| 1 | 3 |  SEA |
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RB |  Penn State |
| 1 | 4 |  DEN |
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G |  Northwestern |
| 1 | 5 |  LAC |
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LB |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 6 |  CHI |
Jimbo Covert | OT |  Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 7 |  KC |
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QB | Penn State |
| 1 | 8 |  PHI |
 Michael Haddix |
FB |  Mississippi State |
| 1 | 9 |  HOU |
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C |  USC |
| 1 | 10 |  NYG |
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FS |  Clemson |
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