Jaylon Smith is coming.

In the 2016-2017 Fiesta Bowl against now-teammate Ezekiel Elliott and the Ohio State Buckeyes, Smith suffered a devastating knee injury that involved him tearing both his ACL and MCL ligaments. To make matters worse, the injury also severely damaged the main nerve in his leg that extends down into his foot and toes.

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The Dallas Cowboys never once doubted him in the process, as evidenced by their 34th-overall grab on him in the 2016 NFL Draft, much to the chagrin of many. It's been a long, arduous and miraculous recovery for the former Consensus All-American to return to football, but owner Jerry Jones has confirmed the wait is now over.

Per Jerry Jones, #Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith will definitely play this Saturday vs. the Colts. (h/t @HelmanDC) — Patrik Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) August 16, 2017

Now the NFL will finally get its first real look at what the former Notre Dame star may bring to the table in 2017 and beyond, although it's possible the Colts may not enjoy it.

Kick the tires and light the fires, folks -- because things are happening.

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