5 months ago
- Sports
- Published: Dec. 30, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
Texas A&M moving backmost EJ Smith, nan boy of Dallas Cowboys fable Emmitt Smith, has declared for nan 2026 NFL Draft.
Smith announced his NFL Draft intentions successful an Instagram post connected Monday, conscionable complete 1 week aft Texas A&M’s play ended pinch a 10-3 nonaccomplishment to Miami successful nan CFP first round.
“I consciousness blessed to person grown alongside this crippled and thankful for each opportunity it has fixed me,” he wrote. “I’m excited to state for nan 2026 NFL Draft and proceed my shot travel astatine nan adjacent level.”
Emmitt Smith shared a remark connected his son’s post.
“These are breathtaking times for our son. I believe he has an opportunity to unrecorded retired his dream,” nan Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl champion wrote.
EJ Smith, a sixth-year senior, played 4 seasons astatine Stanford from 2020-23 earlier transferring to play nan past 2 seasons astatine Texas A&M.
This past season, Smith recorded 44 rushes for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns, on pinch 4 catches for 18 yards. He posted a akin 207 rushing yards connected 54 carries successful his first play astatine A&M successful 2024.
For his collegiate career, Smith rushed for 969 yards and 9 touchdowns connected 207 attempts. He besides recorded 71 receptions for 470 yards and 1 touchdown.
The 2026 NFL Draft will beryllium held successful Pittsburgh from April 23-25.
Zach Mentz is Trending Sports and News Reporter for cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer. His past acquisition includes clip spent pinch nan Cleveland Guardians, Cannabis Business Times, and North Coast Media. His...
