Countdown to the season opener: Day 75 Kevin Smith

We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 75) with some Cowboys history

We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football.

Today – number 75.

Kevin Smith

Born: April 7, 1970. Orange, Texas
Position: Cornerback
Dallas Cowboys: 1992-2000
Awards: Super Bowl champion- XXVII, XXVIII, XXX
All-Pro- 1996

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Kevin Smith played cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1992 to 2000 after being selected in the first round out of Texas A&M. He quickly became a starter in his rookie year and helped solidify a progressing, young, and aggressive secondary during the Cowboys’ dominant era during the 1990s. Smith was a key and integral part of the team that won three Super Bowls and was known for his physical style, tight coverage, and ability to match up with top receivers. Though his career was hampered by injuries, Smith remained a trusted and steady presence in the Dallas defense.

Best known for:
Smith was best known for being a reliable shutdown corner during the Cowboys’ Super Bowl dynasty of the 1990s, starting in multiple championship games and taking on top receiving threats week after week with utter confidence.

Lesser known fact:
Smith chose Texas A&M to play despite offers from both Houston and LSU, but these teams wanted him to play wide receiver as he was a two-way player in high school. The Aggie’s wanted him to play cornerback, a position Smith enjoyed playing over wide receiver, so opted to play for them instead. This move that not only transformed his trajectory into the NFL, but also gave him an edge in reading routes and anticipating passes throughout his NFL career.