Derek Smith

Washington Redskins 80th pick

LB ·

Arizona State · 1997–present

174

Games

805

Solo Tackles

13.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Derek Smith is a former linebacker out of Arizona State, selected by the Washington Redskins with the 80th overall pick (round 3) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 174 regular-season games from 1997 to 2008. From 1999 on, he played for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and San Diego Chargers.

Draft Details

Year

1997

Round

Round 3

Pick

80th overall

Team

Washington Redskins

Position

College

Arizona State

Derek Smith Career Stats

Primary starter for 11 seasons.
Ranks 3rd in the 1997 draft class in solo tackles (805).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
174	805	13.5	4

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	WAS	16	61	29	5	1	2	1	5	0
2000	WAS	15	60	17	6	1	1	0	3	1
2001	SF	14	55	30	2	3	4	1	3	0
2002	SF	16	59	29	5	1	1	0	6	1
2003	SF	16	67	27	0	3.5	0	0	3	1
2004	SF	14	60	30	0	1.5	0	0	3	0
2005	SF	16	78	26	0	0	0	1	7	0
2006	SF	13	42	19	0	0.5	0	0	0	1
2007	SF	15	45	28	0	0	2	1	4	0
2008	SD	4	5	6	0	0	0	0	0	0
Since 1999		139	532	241	18	11.5	10	4	34	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

271 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.90s

Bench Press

16 reps

Vertical Jump

28.5"

Broad Jump

112"

3-Cone Drill

7.46s

Shuttle

4.38s

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