Son of Cowboys Ring of Honor RB signs with Chiefs as UDFA
Emmitt Smith wrapped up his NFL career wearing red. His son EJ will start his in the same color after signing with the Chiefs.
It sure was bizarre to see Cowboys icon Emmitt Smith wearing red at the end of a career that took him to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now his son will look to start his NFL career clad in the same color, just a slightly different shade. Running back EJ Smith, who went undrafted out of Texas A&M this past weekend, is signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, per reports.
The move comes despite the Cowboys having hosted Smith for a "Dallas Day" visit of local prospects during the pre-draft process. Smith played four years for Stanford before joining the Aggies ahead of the 2024 season. He tallied just over 200 yards in each of his last four college campaigns.
Adding an Aggie to Chiefs Kingdom. EJ Smith has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. @ejsmith_22 | @Chiefs pic.
twitter. com/nOvNtoYOai ā Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 26, 2026 But as the 45th-ranked running back in Dane Brugler's draft guide "The Beast" for The Athletic , Smith didn't generate any strong interest during the draft's seven rounds of selections. The younger Smith will obviously have a more difficult path to a roster spot than his dad.