EJ Smith, who began his college career at Stanford before transferring to Texas A&M, recently participated in a workout for the Dallas Cowboys. This event was part of an invite-only session for local college players, highlighting Smith’s potential as he prepares for the upcoming NFL draft scheduled for later this month.
Smith is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, who is renowned for his impressive career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1990 to 2002. Emmitt Smith holds several NFL records, including career carries and rushing yards, and won three Super Bowls during his time in the league.
During his college career, EJ Smith accumulated 207 carries for 969 yards and nine touchdowns. At Texas A&M, he recorded 412 rushing yards on 98 carries, along with four touchdowns and 12 catches for 84 receiving yards. His performance at Texas A&M followed a season-ending injury he suffered in 2022 while at Stanford.
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed enthusiasm about Smith’s workout, stating, “Very cool. You know me, man, I’m family. I’m all family. And you watch his film and he was an incredible short-yardage runner, powerful. But, yeah, just watching him move, seeing him in person, the type of young man he is, it’s cool.” This statement reflects the positive impression Smith made during the workout.
David Shaw, Smith’s former coach at Stanford, also praised the young athlete, saying, “I think he’s a special young man, a special football player and was just really coming into his own.” Shaw noted that the future looks bright for Smith, emphasizing the importance of addressing his development now.
As the NFL draft approaches, observers are keen to see how Smith’s performance will impact his prospects. With his lineage and skills, he is expected to draw significant interest from teams looking to bolster their rosters.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific interest from the Cowboys or other teams, but Smith’s workout is a critical step in his journey toward a professional football career.
