"E.J. Smith starred in high school at Jesuit in Dallas, then went to Stanford and ended his career at Texas A&M. Coach Brian Schottenheimer noted, 'You watch his film and he was an incredible short-yardage runner, powerful.'"
"The Cowboys have long viewed their 'Dallas Day' workout as an advantage because of the quality of players from the area who play in the top colleges across the country."
"'We multiply our top 30,' Schottenheimer said. 'We're like top 45, top 48, whatever it is. And it's because of the fact that we've got that location.'"
"When AT&T Stadium opened in 2009, the hope was it would become part of the unofficial rotation for the NFL's big game. Instead, it has hosted it only once, Super Bowl XLV in 2011."
The Dallas Cowboys held an invite-only workout for local college players, featuring E.J. Smith, son of Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. Coach Brian Schottenheimer praised E.J.'s skills and character. The Cowboys utilize their 'Dallas Day' to attract top local talent from nearby colleges. This year included players like Garrett Nussmeier and James Brockermeyer. The Cowboys can exceed the typical 30 national visitors due to their location and effective scouting. Additionally, AT&T Stadium has only hosted one Super Bowl since its opening in 2009, highlighting a drought for the venue.
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