Mazi Smith

Mazi Smith met with the media on Monday and shared his thoughts on how the defense will work together to grow while dealing with injuries as they look forward to their matchup vs the Pittsburgh Steelers.

DT Mazi Smith shares his thoughts following a 20-15 win over the New York Giants.

Cowboys Defensive Tackle, Mazi Smith, speaks with the media after practice at Training Camp in Oxnard, CA.

Cowboys DT, Mazi Smith, speaks with the media after practice at Training Camp in Oxnard, CA.

Cowboys DT Mazi Smith speaks with the media after practice at Training Camp in Oxnard, CA.

Media Day interviews with Trey Lance, Mazi Smith, Luke Schoonmaker and Cooper Beebe.

Dallas Cowboys defenders gobble up Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell for their 34th sack of the 2023 NFL regular season.

Defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, Mazi Smith surround New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito for a Dallas Cowboys' sack.

From draft day to the regular season, it's been clear how to feature Mazi Smith in the Dallas defense. Now, it's time to prove it for the Cowboys' first round draft pick.

Defensive tackle Mazi Smith shares his thoughts following a 28-23 defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Rookie first round pick DT Mazi Smith talks about his first training camp and what he is currently emphasizing and focusing on as he preparing to making his preseason debut.

First round draft pick, DT Mazi Smith shares his thoughts on his impressions of rookie mini camp and more.

Mother of 1st round pick, Mazi Smith shares her thoughts on not just the player, but the person Cowboys Nation is getting and her expectations for him in Dallas.

On his first-ever trip to Cowboys HQ as a member of the team, Mazi Smith got candid with what he brings to the table, how thrilled he is and why he's far more than what meets the eye.

Go behind the scenes on the Cowboys bus as first-round pick DT Mazi Smith heads to The Star for the first time.

Defensive line coach Aden Durde joins the Draft Show to share his thoughts on 1st round draft pick DT Mazi Smith and more.

Watch as the Dallas Cowboys host a press conference to introduce first round draft pick DT Mazi Smith from Ford Center at the Star in Frisco.

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to DT Mazi Smith, the first selection by the Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft.

1st round draft pick DT Mazi Smith joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Dallas Cowboys select Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Mazi Smith in Round 1 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 26 overall pick.

Last week's game in New York was by far the best of Mazi Smith's young career. His coaches say he's playing with more confidence, which will only grow after his game against the Giants. 

What did he and the run defense to differently against the Giants, and can it be sustained going forward?

Having missed the Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Cowboys are ready to welcome back Jake Ferguson, and Mazi Smith will likely avoid missing time.

What did you see from Mazi Smith in the game against the Browns? I didn't hear his name a lot, but I know that doesn't always tell the whole story when talking about defensive tackles.

After an allergic reaction that caused him to miss Saturday's preseason game in Las Vegas, Mazi Smith is back to "business as usual" this week.

After suffering an allergic reaction just hours before traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders, Mazi Smith has been ruled out of the preseason contest by the Dallas Cowboys. 

When the Dallas Cowboys traded for Jordan Phillips, they did so to add depth and competition at nose tackle, and former first-round pick Mazi Smith has no problem with that whatsoever.

The preseason will serve as a key evaluation tool for the Dallas Cowboys as several position battles begin to flesh out who deserves a spot on the team's final roster for 2024.

The assistant coaches for the Dallas Cowboys were on-hand for the media on Wednesday, as praise for Trey Lance, Marshawn Kneeland and the linebacker room were all given.

After a rookie season that he would like to put in the rearview mirror, Mazi Smith is looking forward to having a clean slate going into year two.

The Dallas Cowboys need "The Maz," the guy they used the 26th pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to finally appear.

With the departure of Johnathan Hankins in the offseason and unproven talent present to take on his role, the defensive tackle position questions are buzzing going into the 2024 season.

Mike Zimmer is back in full swing as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys, and one of his first tasks is to set a course for Mazi Smith — who needs a full reset for 2024. 

Despite having a quiet rookie season and now suffering a shoulder injury this offseason, Mazi Smith is being counted on to make a big jump in his second year.

Mazi Smith will now be looked upon to carry the load for the Dallas Cowboys on the interior of their defensive line, but will they look for reinforcements in the 2024 NFL Draft?

The Cowboys will see their first three picks from the 2023 draft go through rehab processes this offseason with Mazi Smith and Luke Schoonmaker both having offseason shoulder surgery.

Johnathan Hankins is slated to hit free agency, and that puts the Dallas Cowboys in a precarious position, but it's one where they can make a gargantuan splash.

Johnathan Hankins has been a breath of fresh air on the interior of the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line, but expiring contracts on several impact players create a dilemma.

Mazi Smith has been in the spotlight since being drafted in the first round back in April, and while there have been growing pains, the Cowboys still have high confidence in their rookie.

Mazi Smith has started to take in criticism after his first two preseason games, but expecting him to be what first-round picks of years past have been is simply unrealistic.

Mazi Smith gets an early college reunion, DaRon Bland gets a seismic battle in the slot and Asim Richards gets another challenge at left tackle in this week's matchups to watch.

It's been over 32 years since the Cowboys took a defensive tackle in the first round. Let's find out what to expect from Mazi Smith this season. 

The Cowboys drafted a DT in the first round for the first time in over 30 years. But the addition of Mazi Smith only adds depth in the middle., 

First-round pick Mazi Smith has high expectations for what he can contribute as a Dallas Cowboy, but in year one, his job is simple.

The incoming class of Cowboys rookies have been assigned their jersey numbers to begin their NFL careers, and those wondering where Deuce Vaughn would land now have their answer.