Anthony Smith

Anthony Smith (born March 1, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and East Carolina Pirates and was selected by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life Smith was born on March 1, 2002, and grew up in Virginia. He played football for the first time at age seven. Smith attended Huntingtown High School where he competed in football and track and field. He did not play football his first two years at high school due to his small size, then served as the team's punter as a junior before starting at wide receiver as a senior. Smith recorded 918 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in his senior year, being selected all-country and all-state. In track and field, he won the state championships in the 55 metres, with a time of 6.36 seconds, and the 300 metres, with a time of 34.49 seconds. He started every game in two years with the Pirates. In the 2025 Military Bowl, he was named MVP after recording 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Across his six years of college football, Smith caught 118 passes for 2,095 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (218th overall) of the 2026 NFL draft. On August 30, he was waived by the Cowboys as part of final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the next day.