How Will Smith Fits with the Dallas Cowboys

May 11, 2014   ·   Alex Hall   ·   Jump to comments

With their plethora of seventh-round selections, the Dallas Cowboys decided to add linebacker Will Smith to their 2014 rookie class.
Dallas decided to go back to the linebacker position in the seventh round despite the fact that it took Anthony Hitchens in the fourth. Judging by this decision, it's clear to see the Cowboys are tired of having to sign players off the street when their starting linebackers get injured.
Over their last two NFL seasons, Bruce Carter and Sean Lee have missed a combined 21 games due to injury. 2013 offseason addition Justin Durant missed six contests during his first year in Dallas.
An injury bug sweeping through the linebacker position has become something of a recent trend down on Valley Ranch. By taking Smith in addition to Hitchens, the hope from Dallas' prospective is to have some insurance in case injuries strike again in 2014.
In his senior season at Texas Tech, Smith tallied 120 tackles, 86 of which he made all on his own. He also...

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