Overview
- E.J. Smith announced on Instagram that he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent after going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, saying he is ready to work and prove himself.
- Smith, 23, played four seasons at Stanford and two at Texas A&M, finishing college with 207 carries for 969 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, plus 470 receiving yards and one receiving score.
- He joins a depth chart that already includes free-agent addition Kenneth Walker III and rookie Emmett Johnson, which positions him to compete for a roster or practice-squad role through OTAs and training camp.
- Smith had drawn local interest after participating in the Cowboys’ Dallas Day workout, yet he chose Kansas City, where running backs coach DeMarco Murray brings a familiar Dallas connection.
- Agent Sean Morgan confirmed the deal as Smith begins the offseason program, taking a common undrafted route in hopes of turning special-teams work and depth snaps into a longer-term NFL role.