Former NC State WR Anthony Smith shines with ECU, set to clash with Pack in Military Bowl
Former NC State WR Anthony Smith has had a career-best season at ECU. Now, he'll get to square off with his old program in the Military Bowl.
www.on3.comHere’s the latest on Anthony Smith and East Carolina as of 2026:
- Anthony Smith solidified himself as ECU’s leading receiver in 2024-25, posting a career-best season with 41 receptions for 799 yards and six touchdowns in 13 games, and he continued to be a focal point for the Pirates through 2025.[3][4]
- By spring 2026, Smith remained a central figure on ECU’s roster with extensive playing time and steady production, including extensive receiver snaps in 2024 and 2025 campaigns as he transitioned from NC State to ECU.[3]
- Coverage and projections around his NFL/prospect status continued into early 2026, with various outlets highlighting his speed and production during ECU’s season and bowl-related performances.[1][2]
- For the most up-to-date game-by-game stats, scouting notes, and any NFL-draft attention in 2026, check ECU’s official athletics site and major outlets (ESPN, CBSSports, On3) as they publish frequent updates on Smith’s performances and eligibility status.[4][5][3]
If you want, I can pull the latest specific game logs, season totals, or scouting notes from these sources and summarize them in a concise table. I can also provide a quick comparison of Smith’s ECU years versus his NC State tenure if that would help.