NFL Records
139
Games
329
Solo Tackles
67.5
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Will Smith is a former defensive end out of Ohio State, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 18th overall pick (round 1) in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played 139 regular-season games from 2004 to 2012, with the New Orleans Saints. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Will Smith Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 7 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 2004 draft class in sacks (67.5).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  NO | 15 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 | NO | 16 | 34 | 12 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2006 | NO | 14 | 23 | 18 | 0 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2007 | NO | 15 | 32 | 20 | 0 | 6.5 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | NO | 16 | 31 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | NO | 16 | 28 | 11 | 0 | 13.5 | 23 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010 | NO | 15 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 5.5 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | NO | 14 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 6.5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | NO | 16 | 30 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 137 | 247 | 132 | 8 | 67 | 108 | 2 | 26 | 20 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
New Orleans Saints 2004 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 50 | Devery Henderson | WR | LSU |
| 2 | 60 | Courtney Watson | MLB | Notre Dame |
| 5 | 139 | Rodney Leisle | DT | UCLA |
| 5 | 156 | Mike Karney | FB | Arizona State |
| 7 | 240 | Colby Bockwoldt | LB | BYU |