dailyloe.com – The Dallas Cowboys recently hosted Texas A&M running back E.J. Smith for a pre-draft visit, according to a report by ESPN’s Todd Archer. This meeting brings a notable legacy name into the team’s draft preparations. E.J. Smith is the son of Cowboys Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith.
The visit is a standard part of the NFL’s pre-draft evaluation process for teams. It allows franchises to conduct medical checks and interviews with potential prospects. The Cowboys hold the 24th overall pick in the first round of the upcoming draft.
E.J. Smith played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. His father, Emmitt Smith, is the NFL’s all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards. The elder Smith won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys in the 1990s.
Running back is considered a position of need for many NFL teams this year. The value of drafting a running back in the first round is often debated. Teams frequently employ backfield committees rather than relying on a single feature back.
The Cowboys’ interest signals a thorough evaluation of available talent. The team’s final draft board will be shaped by these visits and assessments. The NFL draft is scheduled to begin later this month.[]
Source: ESPN
