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Dallas Cowboys draft Anthony Smith, WR from East Carolina, in 7th round
TL;DR
The Dallas Cowboys selected wide receiver Anthony Smith from East Carolina in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL draft. Smith had 1,053 receiving yards last season and received first-team all-American Athletic honors.
Key points
- Dallas Cowboys drafted Anthony Smith in the 7th round
- Smith is a wide receiver from East Carolina
- He had 1,053 receiving yards last season
- Smith earned first-team all-American Athletic honors
- He is considered a raw prospect
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With their final pick in the 2026 NFL draft, Dallas drafted for a surprising position when they selected East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith.
He had 1,053 receiving yards for the Pirates this past season and earned first-team all-American Athletic honors this past season, but is considered a raw prospect.
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East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Anthony Smith (9) scores a touchdown during the second half of the Military Bowl against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.
Anthony Smith university
Anthony Smith attended East Carolina University.
Anthony Smith grade
None, per NFL.com
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Anthony Smith strengths, weaknesses
He has NFL size, speed and big play ability. He is a raw route runner with drop issues.
Anthony Smith football stats
2025: Recorded 64 catches for 1,053 yards with seven touchdowns. First team All-American Athletics.
Anthony Smith age
He is 21 years old.
Q&A
What were Anthony Smith's college stats at East Carolina?
Anthony Smith recorded 1,053 receiving yards during his last season at East Carolina.
Why did the Dallas Cowboys draft Anthony Smith?
The Cowboys drafted Anthony Smith to fill a surprising position, despite him being considered a raw prospect.
What honors did Anthony Smith receive in college?
Anthony Smith earned first-team all-American Athletic honors for his performance in the past season.