Back to the NCAA Newsfeed

Emmitt Smith's Son EJ Officially Commits to Stanford; 4-Star RB-WR Recruit

Bleacher Report | December 18, 2019

Related Topics: Emmitt Smith, Stanford University, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Tiger Smith, Stanford Cardinal football, Lee Smith, University of Florida, Joseph W. Hoyt

Running back EJ Smith, son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, will play college football at Stanford University starting next season.

The Cardinal secured a commitment from Smith on Wednesday:

Joseph Hoyt

BREAKING: Jesuit RB Ej Smith is heading west to carve his own legacy. He chooses to sign with Stanford. @SportsDayHS | #txhsfb https://t.co/KrxRRJ5UCn

Emmitt, a graduate of the University of Florida, gave a hat tip to his alma mater before praising his son's decision to forge his own path:

Tom VanHaaren

Emmit Smith puts on a Florida hat at son EJ Smith's announcement and said he can wear the hat but his son didn't have to wear that hat, that he supported him to choose his own school.

See full article at Bleacher Report