With the 218th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected WR Anthony Smith from East Carolina. That was the last open need on our pre-draft ‘needs’ list.
In two seasons with the Pirates, the 6-2, 197-pound Smith caught 105 passes for 1,852 yards and 13 touchdowns, including 64 for 1,053 and seven touchdowns last season. He saved his best for last, catching four passes for 156 yards and two touchdowns against Pittsburgh in the Military Bowl.
Smith, whose track background
resulted in him running a blazing 4.45-second 40-yard dash…
- 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash
- 36-inch vertical jump
- 10-foot-3 broad jump
- 4.28 seconds in shuttle
- 6.94 seconds in three-cone
- 12 reps on the bench press
- Arms are 32 inches
- Hands are 8 inches
Cowboys 2026 draft picks:
- Rd 1 – 12: S Caleb Downs
- Rd 1 – 20: EDGE Malachi Lawrence
- Rd 3 – 92: EDGE Jaishawn Barham
- Rd 4 – 112: OT Drew Shelton
- Rd 4 – 114: CB Devin Moore
- Rd 4 – 137: DL LT Overton
- Rd 7 – 218: WR Anthony Smith
Cowboys needs:
EDGE: The Micah Parsons trade left a huge hole at pass rusher, the Cowboys need an injection of talent.
LB: It’s basically DeMarvion Overshown or bust at LB. Shemar James may make a leap, but Dallas needs a starter here.
CB: Trevon Diggs’ departure and DaRon Bland’s injury issues means the team needs help. The current depth is lackluster.
S: Christian Parker’s scheme needs quality safeties, something the Cowboys have a lack of except for free agent addition Jalen Thompson.
WR: George Pickens is on a one-year franchise tag. Getting another contender for the future is a solid move.
OT: Tyler Guyton and Terence Steele both have their faults. Adding a decent swing tackle makes sense.
