Deep speed, but then what? Cowboys rookie WR has a lot to prove
Smith is noted for his speed, body control, and potential as a vertical threat in the passing game.
As the Cowboys' rookie minicamp kicks off this weekend, I am wrapping up my coverage with their final, but certainly not least, selection of the 2026 NFL Draft. By selecting ECU wide receiver Anthony Smith in the seventh round (218th overall), Dallas has added a legitimate vertical threat to their receiving corps and a player with the versatility to contribute immediately on special teams. Smith’s arrival is particularly timely as he joins a unit that recently added veterans Tyler Johnson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, all while the team secured star receiver George Pickens on a $27.
3 million franchise tag for the upcoming season. Pro Day Measurement HT: 6-foot-2 WT: 197 pounds Arm length:31 3/4" 40-yard dash: 4. 40 seconds 10-yard split: 1.
49 seconds 20-yard split: 2. 58 seconds Shuttle - 4. 28 seconds 3-cone drill- 6.
94 seconds Vertical jump- 36" inches Strengths Smith is tall, lean, and athletic, primarily functioning as an outside receiver, with only 9% of his plays in the slot. When reviewing his film against NC State, one can observe instances where he excels at tracking the ball. Additionally, he demonstrates impressive body control, allowing him to contort his body to make catches in tight windows or on poorly thrown passes.