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Cowboys Draft East Carolina WR Anthony Smith
26 Apr
Summary
- Anthony Smith was the Dallas Cowboys' final pick in the seventh round.
- He spent six years in college, transferring from NC State to East Carolina.
- Smith had a standout 2025 season with 64 catches for 1,053 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Dallas Cowboys have concluded their NFL draft by selecting wide receiver Anthony Smith from East Carolina University. Smith, standing at 6-foot-2 and weighing 197 pounds, was chosen as the 218th overall pick in the seventh round. His collegiate journey spanned six years, beginning at NC State before he transferred to East Carolina.
During his time at East Carolina, Smith demonstrated significant talent, particularly in the 2025 season. He recorded 64 catches for 1,053 receiving yards and scored seven touchdowns that year. His performance earned him a first-team All-AAC selection, averaging an impressive 16.5 yards per catch. In his final two seasons with the Pirates, he accumulated 13 touchdowns with only nine drops.
Given his late-round selection, Smith is anticipated to compete for a role on special teams, a common pathway for players drafted in the final rounds of the NFL draft. His addition provides depth to the Cowboys' receiving corps.
