You have to feel happy for Jaylon Smith. Touted by many as a potential top-five NFL Draft pick before suffering a gruesome knee injury in the Fiesta Bowl, the ex-Notre Dame linebacker was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the draft on Friday night.
His reaction was heartwarming. Take a look:
What does it sound like when Jerry Jones asks you to come play for his team?
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) April 30, 2016
Listen in.#NDinTheNFL
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Smith started every game for Notre Dame over the past two seasons. He’s expected to miss the 2016 season with the knee injury, but is hopeful to return to form in 2017 and beyond.