2 Cowboys defensive assistants to coach in 2026 Senior Bowl

Key Highlights

• Overstreet had been on staff under Matt Eberflus in Chicago and Indianapolis prior to that; Smart wrapped up a seven-year playing career in 2023 after DT stints with four teams, including three seasons bring coached by current Cowboys D-line coach Aaron Whitecotton with the Jets. The Senior Bowl is one of two major all-star games that traditionally conclude the college football season.
• The East West Shrine Bowl, to be played Jan.
• 27 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, will also feature a pair of Cowboys staffers on the sidelines.
• Tight ends coach Lunda Wells will be the head coach for the West squad, while Whitecotton will play defensive coordinator for the opposing East team. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Panini Senior Bowl has a tremendous track record of showcasing players for NFL scouts and evaluators.
• In 2025, 99% of participating players went on to be either drafted or selected by a team as an undrafted free agent.