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Texas A&M RB E.J. Smith, son of Emmitt, to sign with Chiefs

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Texas A&M running back E. J. Smith participated in Dallas Day, the Cowboys' annual workout day for local prospects.

That gave Cowboys fans hope that Smith might sign with the hometown team and follow in the footsteps of his father. But as he did in choosing his college, E. J.

Smith is his own man. After going undrafted, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, is signing with the Chiefs. E.

J. Smith announced his decision on Instagram. "Excited to officially sign with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent," Smith wrote.

"Nothing is given. Everything is earned. I’m ready to work, learn, and prove myself every single day.