Wade Smith

Miami Dolphins 78th overall

OT · Memphis

Wade Smith is a former offensive tackle out of Memphis, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 78th overall pick (round 3) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played 143 regular-season games from 2007 to 2014, with the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2003

Round

Round 3

Pick

78th overall

Team

Miami Dolphins

Position

College

Memphis

Wade Smith Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 6 seasons.

Wade Smith appeared in 17 regular-season games from 2007 to 2013 (HOU, KC, NYJ).

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Draft Class Context

Wade Smith was the 7th of 21 OTs selected in the 2003 draft. The 78th overall pick has been used 59 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Laveranues Coles in 2000, who played 153 games. Memphis had 2 players drafted in 2003, including Travis Anglin. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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