E.J. Smith: Emmitt's Son Chases Dream in Chiefs Kingdom

0:00It's April 26th, I'm Cory with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. EJ, Smith, son of NFL legend Emmett Smith, went undrafted in the 2026 draft, but quickly signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. Folks expected the Dallas Cowboys to grab him, especially after his local pro-day in Dallas, but they passed. Instead, he's heading to Chiefs Kingdom to chase his dream. Smith spent six college seasons split between Stanford for the first four years and Texas and them for the last two. Last year with the Aggies, he ran for 205 yards on 44 carries with four touchdowns. Over his whole career, that's 969 rushing yards on 207 carries, plus 470 receiving yards and one. Score there. The Cowboys' decision makes sense when you look at those numbers. They're not screaming NFL starter material. Still, being Emmett's kid puts a spotlight on him, and some thinks Smith wanted to step

1:01out of that shadow by picking a different team. He spirited about the opportunity, posting online about earning every chance and giving thanks to his supporters. Now he's focused on proving himself in camp. This move keeps the draft buzz alive as teams build depth. Watch how EJ stacks up against the vets in Kansas City come training time.