Cowboys Grab Speedster Smith in Seventh Round

On May 1st, the Dallas Cowboys snagged wide receiver Anthony Smith with a 218th pick in the 7th round, adding some raw speed too.

They're offence without breaking the bank, and nearly 6-flit 3 and 197 pounds, this dude runs a 4.440, perfect for stretching defenses deep.

Earlier this week, Scouts lit up over his traits, coming off a transfer from North Carolina State to East Carolina, where he hauled in 100.

Five catches for 1,852 yards and 13 touchdowns over two seasons.

Sports illustrated slapped an A-grade on the pick right away, seeing him as a high upside project.

Fans and analysts are buzzing because the Cowboys receiver room is stacked up top with CD-LAM leading the pack, followed by George Pickens, Ryan, Flurnoi, and Cavante Turpin handling gadgets and returns.

Smith slots in his depth, battling guys like Jonathan Mingo and Marquez Valdes, scaling for those bottom spots.

His real shot comes through special teams, where he needs to prove he can cover kicks, block tough, and grind on game day to lock down a roster spot.

Coaches love 7th rounders who contribute everywhere, and with his size and wheels, he could force his way up quick.

Word is, his odds of cracking the 53 man roster sit around 35 percent, solid for a late pick in a crowd of group.

One strong preseason could change everything, and turn this swing into a steal for Dallas.