E.J. Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. This development comes shortly after the NFL Draft concluded.
He is the son of NFL legend Emmitt Smith, who holds the record as the all-time leading rusher.
In college, E.J. played at Stanford and Texas A&M. He accumulated 969 rushing yards and scored nine touchdowns over 48 games.
His college career spanned six seasons, during which he mostly served as a rotational back.
Notably, DeMarco Murray—who broke Emmitt Smith’s single-season rushing record in 2014—is now the running backs coach for the Chiefs.
E.J. expressed excitement about this opportunity, stating, “Excited to officially sign with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent.” He aims to carve out his own path in the league.
His father has emphasized the importance of focusing on one’s journey: “You gotta run your race, and you gotta disregard what other people are saying.”
The journey hasn’t been easy for E.J., but he remains grateful for this chance. “Grateful is an understatement. All glory to God for this opportunity,” he said.
This signing marks a significant moment for E.J., who did not join the Dallas Cowboys—the team where his father spent most of his career.
The reaction from fans has been largely positive, eager to see how E.J. will perform on the Kansas City Chiefs roster.
As training camp approaches, all eyes will be on E.J. Smith as he seeks to make a name for himself in the NFL.
