Anthony Smith (wide receiver)

Anthony Smith
Smith with East Carolina in 2024
No. 83 – Dallas Cowboys
PositionWide receiver
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-03-01) March 1, 2002
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolHuntingtown
(Huntingtown, Maryland)
CollegeNC State (2020–2023)
East Carolina (2024–2025)
NFL draft2026: 7th round, 218th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Anthony Smith (born March 1, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and East Carolina Pirates and was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

Smith was born on March 1, 2002, and grew up in Virginia. He played football for the first time at age seven. Smith attended Huntingtown High School where he competed in football and track and field.[1] He did not play football his first two years at high school due to his small size, then served as the team's punter as a junior before starting at wide receiver as a senior.[2] Smith recorded 918 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in his senior year, being selected all-country and all-state.[2][3] In track and field, he won the state championships in the 55 metres, with a time of 6.36 seconds, and the 300 metres, with a time of 34.49 seconds.[1] A three-star recruit, Smith committed to play college football for the NC State Wolfpack.[3]

College career

Smith was considered the fastest player on NC State while he played there.[1] He began his career on the scout team.[3] As a true freshman in 2020, he caught five passes for 69 yards and a touchdown. He then caught four passes for 97 yards and a touchdown in 2021, two passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in 2022, and only two passes for 19 yards in 2023.[1] Smith transferred to the East Carolina Pirates in 2024.[4] He started every game in two years with the Pirates.[1] In 2024, he caught 41 passes for 799 yards and six touchdowns.[1] Smith then totaled 64 catches for 1,053 yards and seven touchdowns in his final year in 2025, being selected first-team All-American Conference.[5] In the 2025 Military Bowl, he was named MVP after recording 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns.[6] Across his six years of college football, Smith caught 118 passes for 2,095 yards and 16 touchdowns.[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		4.45 s1.49 s2.58 s4.28 s6.94 s36.0 in
(0.91 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day[7]

Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (218th overall) of the 2026 NFL draft.[5][8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "The Beast: 2026 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 142–143.
  2. 1 2 Niswander, John (December 25, 2019). "Huntingtown senior Smith signs to play football at North Carolina State". Southern Maryland News.
  3. 1 2 3 McDowell, Ethan (October 24, 2023). "Work ethic takes Anthony Smith from scout team to the receiver rotation". On3.com.
  4. ↑ Walker, Patrik (April 25, 2026). "Anthony Smith drafted by Cowboys in seventh-round of 2026 NFL Draft". Dallas Cowboys.
  5. 1 2 Watkins, Calvin (April 25, 2026). "Dallas Cowboys select East Carolina WR Anthony Smith in seventh round of NFL draft". The Dallas Morning News.
  6. 1 2 Brock, Todd (April 25, 2026). "Instant Analysis: Scouting report shows Cowboys' new WR Anthony Smith has 'see-ya speed'". USA Today.
  7. ↑ "Anthony Smith College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ Walker, Patrik (April 25, 2026). "Anthony Smith drafted by Cowboys in seventh-round of 2026 NFL Draft". DallasCowboys.com.
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