Anthony Smith
Dallas CowboysOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
NC State · ACC
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 97 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 58 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 12 | 50 | 41 | 799 | 6 | 105 |
| 2025 | 12 | 92 | 60 | 897 | 5 | 106 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
East Carolina · 2026 draft class
Anthony Smith is a safety prospect who has shown the physical tools and effort that NFL scouts look for in the secondary at the safety position. He brings a combination of size and athleticism that allows him to contribute effectively in both coverage situations and run support. Smith has demonstrated the ability to make plays around the line of scrimmage while also showing sufficient range to cover ground in the deep secondary. His tackling has been reliable throughout his career, and he brings an aggressive mentality to his position that coache's value. While he continues to refine his technique and coverage instincts at the collegiate level, Smith has the baseline traits to compete for a roster spot at the next level. He profiles as a developmental safety who could contribute meaningfully on special teams while earning playing time on defense with continued growth.
Strengths
- Physical tools for safety position
- Size and athleticism combination
- Contributes in coverage and run support
- Range to cover ground
- Reliable tackling
- Aggressive mentality
- Special teams potential
- Baseline NFL traits
- Effort on every play
- Developing coverage skills
Concerns
- Technique needs refinement
- Coverage instincts developing
- Limited exposure nationally
- May need developmental time
- Not elite in specific area
- Competition level questions
- Ceiling unclear
Honors
Day 3 projection