E.J. Smith Signs with Chiefs, Fights for NFL Spot

0:00It's April 26th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. Texas A&M running back EJ. Smith went undrafted in the NFL draft this weekend, but he's wasting no time landing with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent. Over his last two college seasons, he racked up 557 rushing yards and five touchdowns as a rotational player on the Aggies, offense. Here this week, Smith got an invite to the Cowboys exclusive Dallas Day workouts, giving Dallas a close-up look at his skills for potential. Future Role Cowboys head coach Brian Shottenheimer couldn't hide his excitement, calling Smith powerful in short yardage situations, and praising the young man's character, especially with their family ties since it Smith's hometown team. Meanwhile, Kansas City just beefed up their backfield by signing running back Kenneth Walker, the former Seahawk who earned Super Bowl MVP honors, so A. Smith will fight

1:00for reps in a crowded room there. Dallas plans to stick with Jervante Williams again, but for EJ. Smith. This Chiefs deal opens the door to prove he belongs in the league as that reliable rotational option.