Smith toiled for four years at N.C. State before posting back-to-back seasons with at least six scores and 40 receptions for East Carolina. That helped put the 6-foot-2, 197-pounder on the map for Dallas, who took him in the seventh round of this year's draft. A history with drops is problematic, but he has 4.4 straight-line speed that can help create big plays. He's worth a late-round pick in deep rookie-only drafts.
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Cowboys' Anthony Smith: Two catches to open preseason
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Smith brought in two of five targets for 28 yards and rushed once for nine yards in the Cowboys' 17-7 preseason win over the Seahawks on Saturday.
The rookie seventh-round pick tied for the team lead in targets and recorded an impressive 23-yard reception on third down during Dallas' first possession of the second half. Smith finished his six-year college career with a flourish over his final two seasons at East Carolina, but he still seemingly has an uphill battle for a spot on the 53-man roster due to a deep Cowboys wide-receiver depth chart. Smith should see ample time in the second half again during next Saturday night's exhibition at Arizona.
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Cowboys' Anthony Smith: Links up with Cowboys
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The Cowboys selected Smith in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 218th overall.
Smith did little of note through four years at NC State, but he exploded after transferring to East Carolina for his final two seasons of college ball, generating 105 catches for 1,852 yards and 13 touchdowns. Despite not having a polished route tree, he can win deep balls with a 4.40 40-yard dash at 6-foot-2, 197 pounds. Smith didn't play special teams at ECU but should have the ability to contribute in that facet. It will be difficult to break into the offensive rotation with CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy and KaVontae Turpin taking nearly all the reps.
