Drafted by Cowboys Cowboys Select Oregon State CB Nashon Wright at 99

[BigWillie]

4.57 short shuttle?

Just for comparisons sake from the 2020 draft ..

Bradlee Anae (257lbs) - 4.43
Carlos Davis (313lbs) - 4.52
AJ Epeneza (275lbs) - 4.46
Yetur Gross-Matos (266lbs) - 4.34
Ladarius Hamilton (262lbs) - 4.49

.. I could go on and on with others, but you get the point.

 

[Ken]

I just don't understand why they didn't take Melefaniou who went 2 picks later? He is 6'3", faster, stronger and better.

I don't get this one at all and unfortunately, this 3rd round gave me the 2014 vibe. Ugh.

 

[WillieBeamen]

How is this guy any different from that Chris Westry scrub that was on our team last year?

 

[eromeopolk]

Absolute reach. Ranked 307th and most had him as a 7th round / UDFA.

This is not a McClay (VP Player Personnel), and Lionel Vital (Director of Scouting) type draft. Only one team captain has been drafted. All defense is a good thing but OL needs to be addressed. Also rarely do McClay and Vital reach for players. Lionel Vital did not get along with Quinn allowing Scot Pioli to look over his shoulders in the ATL

Wright may get work at S.

I would have kept Chris Westry who had 4.4 40yd type speed but had 85" wingspan. He is with the Ravens now.

 

[Parcells4Life]

 

[lk8701]

Scheme fit in Quinn’s system. Not saying it’ll work out, but the measurables are there

I hate scheme fit. Remember the scheme fit of Taco over TJ Watt. LOL.

 

[jwooten15]

I hate scheme fit. Remember the scheme fit of Taco over TJ Watt. LOL.

Preach! Lol

I’d take superior talent over scheme fit any day of the week

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

This is the most disappointing pick is Jaylon in 2016. Just a gut punch. Not the players fault, but this team doesn't usually go way off board like this on top 100 picks

 

[HungryLion]

How is this guy any different from that Chris Westry scrub that was on our team last year?

How are they different?


Westry is probably better than him.

 

[RS12]

Hater Ball.

Hate, hate, hate, hate, hate.
I wonder if Jerry knows that some fans can't wait 'til his time is done.

Raises hand.

 

[CyberB0b]

Barry Church 2.0?

 

[AsthmaField]

Absolute reach. Ranked 307th and most had him as a 7th round / UDFA.

This does sound like a reach... they must know something we don’t.

 

[TasteMyScythe]

I’m intrigued by this player. If anyone has any video please post.

He’s playing a lot of man coverage and for a 6’4 he looks really good and fluid doing it. Surprising.

The thing is.. He’s going to be sitting in cover 3 zone with his eyes in the backfield and batting down passes.

Was it a reach? Sure.. But this is a interesting player.

My only worry is the Special Teams coach got to pick a guy because I do get some Pat Watkins vibes. A special teams ace type.. I hope that’s not the case.

But in a cover 3 zone? Can’t wait to watch it play out.

I'm also intrigued, but paying the price we did to draft him is hard to swallow.
Got to give the Cowboys the benefit of the doubt on this one. Wright is a scheme fit, and with his length and reach he will narrow those windows in zone.
The kid has a nose for the ball and we all know how much we suck at getting turnovers. His instincts and anticipation are his strengths.

 

[CATCH17]

I'm also intrigued, but paying the price we did to draft him is hard to swallow.
Got to give the Cowboys the benefit of the doubt on this one. Wright is a scheme fit, and with his length and reach he will narrow those windows in zone.
The kid has a nose for the ball and we all know how much we suck at getting turnovers. His instincts and anticipation are his strengths.

It’s the Cowboys. Expectations should’ve been lowered the day they signed Dak to that deal.

 

[waving monkey]

I' have zero idea good fair or no good. Training camp will reveal something not everything

 

[Haimerej]

Height: 6042
Weight: 183

Never heard of him. That's my first impression. Guy is a beanstalk.

 

[conner01]

How is this guy any different from that Chris Westry scrub that was on our team last year?

Good point

 

[ReverendFelcher]

This will be the Hall of Famer

 

[conner01]

Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) Tweeted:
#Cowboys Round 3 vs. my board

Pick 75 Osa Odighizuwa - rank No. 228

Pick 84 Chauncey Gholston - rank 242

Pick 99 Nahshon Wright - rank 315

Could be they're right & I'm wrong, but never had this happen before

 

[DasSchnitzel]

Guys watch his highlights, he's the best red zone threat we have lol

6'4" and highpoints like a WR

We should line him up at receiver in goal line and pass back shoulder fade to him