Jimmy Smith

Dallas Cowboys 36th pick

WR · Jackson State University · 1992–2005

178

Games

862

Receptions

12,287

Rec Yards

Rec TD

Jimmy Smith is a former wide receiver out of Jackson State, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 36th overall pick (round 2) in the 1992 NFL Draft. He played 178 regular-season games from 1992 to 2005. From 1999 on, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named to 5 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

1992

Round

Round 2

Pick

36th overall

Team

Dallas Cowboys

Position

College

Jackson State University

Jimmy Smith Career Stats

5× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 1992 draft class in receiving yards (12,287).
Best statistical season: 1999 with JAX (1,636 receiving yards).

Career Totals

Games	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TD
178	862	12,287	67

Receiving

Season	Team	G	Tgt	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TD
1999	JAX	16	177	116	1,636	6
2000	JAX	15	145	91	1,213	8
2001	JAX	16	176	112	1,373	8
2002	JAX	16	137	80	1,027	7
2003	JAX	12	1	54	805	4
2004	JAX	16	0	74	1,172	6
2005	JAX	16	0	70	1,023	6
Since 1999		107	636	597	8,249	45

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 Oct 18, 2026

Dallas Cowboys 1992 Draft Class

Rd	Pick	Player	Pos	College
1	17	Kevin Smith	DB	Texas A&M
1	24	Robert Jones	OLB	East Carolina
2	37	Darren Woodson	S	Arizona State
3	58	Clayton Holmes	DB	Carson Newman
3	82	James Brown	OT	Virginia State
4	109	Tom Myslinski	G	Tennessee
5	120	Greg Briggs	DB	Texas Southern
5	121	Rod Milstead	G	Delaware State
6	149	Fallon Wacasey	TE	Tulsa
9	248	Nate Kirtman	DB	Pomona
9	250	Chris Hall	DB	East Carolina
10	275	John Terry	G	Livingstone
11	302	Tim Daniel	WR	Florida A&M
12	317	Don Harris	DB	Texas Tech