Packers Hosting Undrafted Gem Anthony Smith

0:00It's April 6th. This is NFL News Today, your AI-powered source for everything NFL. The Green Bay Packers are bringing in East Carolina, wide receiver Anthony Smith for an official pre-draft visit ahead of the 2026 NFL. Draft. This kid transferred from NC State and lit it up last season with 64 catches for 1,053 yards and 7 touchdowns. He's not popping up on the big consensus boards yet, so he might slide into late rounds or straight undrafted free agency. Smith stands tall at 6 foot 2, weighs 197 pounds, and brings serious speed plus deep threat juice. Over two years at East Carolina, he racked up 105 receptions for 1,852 yards, 13 scores, and even a 45 yard rushing touchdown. His average depth of target hovered around 15 to 18 yards with big plays and seven games last season. Packers fans know the team is in desperate at wide out, and they've only got seven

1:00picks in that draft. Still, Smith's vertical stretch and production make him a sneaky fit. They love those high upside guys who can develop. No major reactions yet, but it's part of their quiet scouting grind. At pro day, he blazed the 4.45 in the 40 yard dash and jumped 36 inches vertically, earning a 9.2 out of 10. Relative Athletic Score. Practice college run as MVP of the Go bowling military bowl, snagging four balls for 156 yards and two touchdowns, including a 72 yarder against Pitt. Packers are keeping tabs on all these visitors as they build that 2026 board, Smith's one to watch if they hunt value in the later rounds, or free agency pool.