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SMU NFL Draft Picks

Draft pipelines, NFL destinations, and positional trends.

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Total Picks
12
First Round
0
Best Overall
#40
Avg Round
4.7

Draft context

SMU NFL Draft pipeline

Draft results show how SMU talent translates to the NFL by year, round, position, and pro destination. The filters help separate recent development from the full historical pipeline.

This view currently includes 12 draft picks across the current range and filters. Use the draft map to compare where college programs send players across the league.

NFL Draft Pipeline

Explore how SMU talent translates to Sundays with adjustable timelines, charts, and breakdowns by round, position, and NFL destination.

Total Picks

12

2017 – 2026

First Rounders

0

No first-round picks

Best Pick

#40

Courtland Sutton • 2018

Position Spotlight

Wide Receiver

5 total picks

Draft Picks Over Time

Rounds Breakdown

Day three picks: 8 • Average round: 4.7

Position Distribution

Top NFL Destinations

Most common landing spots for SMU alumni.

Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens

3 picks

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs

2 picks

Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

1 pick

Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams

1 pick

Washington

Washington

1 pick

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

1 pick

Draft Picks Detail

Showing 12 players that match your filters.

Matthew Hibner
Tight End • 6'4" • 251 lbs
From Burke, VA, USA
2026Round 4 (Pick 33)#133
Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
Rank 180Grade 51
Elijah Roberts
Defensive Edge • 6'4" • 285 lbs
From Miami, FL, USA
2025Round 5 (Pick 21)#157
Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers
Rank 193Grade 51
Brashard Smith
Running Back • 5'10" • 194 lbs
From Richmond Heights, FL, USA
2025Round 7 (Pick 12)#228
Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs
Rank 153Grade 59
Rashee Rice
Wide Receiver • 6'1" • 204 lbs
From North Richland Hills, TX, USA
2023Round 2 (Pick 24)#55
Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs
Rank 124Grade 64
Danny Gray
Wide Receiver • 6'0" • 186 lbs
From Dallas, TX, USA
2022Round 3 (Pick 41)#105
San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers
Rank 177Grade 58
Grant Calcaterra
Tight End • 6'4" • 241 lbs
From Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, USA
2022Round 6 (Pick 20)#198
Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
Rank 282Grade 42
Brandon Stephens
Cornerback • 6'0" • 213 lbs
From Plano, TX, USA
2021Round 3 (Pick 41)#104
Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
Rank 236Grade 39
Kylen Granson
Tight End • 6'2" • 241 lbs
From Austin, TX, USA
2021Round 4 (Pick 22)#127
Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis Colts
Rank 235Grade 40
James Proche
Wide Receiver • 5'11" • 201 lbs
From Dallas, TX, USA
2020Round 6 (Pick 22)#201
Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens
Rank 164Grade 55
Courtland Sutton
Wide Receiver • 6'3" • 218 lbs
From Brenham, TX, USA
2018Round 2 (Pick 8)#40
Denver BroncosDenver Broncos
Rank 44Grade 84
Justin Lawler
Defensive End • 6'4" • 265 lbs
From Pottsboro, TX, USA
2018Round 7 (Pick 26)#244
Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams
Rank 238Grade 45
Trey Quinn
Wide Receiver • 5'11" • 203 lbs
From Lake Charles, LA, USA
2018Round 7 (Pick 38)#256
WashingtonWashington
Rank 153Grade 61

Quick Answers

SMU NFL draft quick answers

Latest draft year

2026

Filtered picks

12

Years with picks
7
Most common round
Round 7 (3)
Top position
Wide Receiver (5)
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