Cowboys selected East Carolina WR Anthony Smith with the No. 218 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Smith (6'2/197) is a lean wide receiver with linear route-running and speed. He spent the first four seasons of his career at NC State, seeing low volume with 13 receptions over that time. After transferring to East Carolina, Smith tallied 799 receiving yards in 2024 and 1,053 yards off 64 receptions and seven touchdowns in 2025. He was a standout track athlete in high school, winning the state title for the 55-meter and 300-meter dashes. He won the Go Bowling Military Bowl MVP for the 2025 season and was a Second Team All-American. Smith is a downfield threat who has a chance at cracking the roster off his speed.