Players Who Have Sparked My Interest

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Started looking through the offensive skill positions. I tried to cover some players I have not seen here yet( I've probably missed the thread), as to avoid an echo chamber. WRs and RBs that have peaked my interest:

RB - Israel Abanikanda
Pittsburgh 5'11" 215 lbs
Highly productive at Pitt posting 1426 yards on 241 attempts for 5.9 ypc, with 20 TDs. Has all of the tools to be a good pass blocker. Runs forward and gets the tough yards. While Zeke was putrid this year, he did excel in short yardage and goal line carries. I feel Israel can do that and his the ability to break for huge chunks. Should be able to get in the mid to late rounds of the draft. He has definitely caught my eye.

RB - Eric Gray
Oklahoma 5'10" 211 lbs
Another productive back posting 1372 yards on 212 carries for 6.5 ypc, with 11 TDs. I like Gray because he runs smart. He doesn't seek out contact unless the moment calls for it. Shifty back with good acceleration and speed. Has the ability to get low when called upon to do so. Should develop into a solid run blocker at the next level.

RB - Chase Brown
Illinois 5'11" 205 lbs
I love everything about this RB, except he does not play strong at all. But, he is a playmaker. Dropping 1632 yards on 329 carries for an average of 5.0 ypc, with 10 TDs in his final year. Dude can just break it for TDs. Has legit receiving ability. Would probably thrive in a one cut zone scheme. There is a role for him on every team.

WR - Charlie Jones
Purdue 6'0" 188 lbs
His 2022 stat line consisted of 110 catches for 1,361 yards 12 TD. Guys runs a full route tree, understands how to get in and out of his cuts. Reliable hands. I think he is more suited for a slot role, but he has the ability to play outside if needs to. This guy gets open, which is the most important trait when picking a Dak friendly WR.

WR - Nathaniel Dell
Houston 5'10" 165 lbs
Dude is severely undersized and massively talented. Went off against Sauce Gardner before left to the NFL, Dell brings a lot of game in a light package. Posted 102 catches for 1355 yards for an average of 13.3 yards per catch and 15 TDs. Guy has all the traits to develop into a dominant slot role. Talent could prove him valuable in other roles, but his size will likely be a problem.

WR - Rashee Rice
SMU 6'2" 203 lbs
Productive this year with 96 catches for 1344 yards for an average of 14.0 yards per catch and 10 TDs. Dude has all the makings of legit NFL WR. Uses hands well, has a skillset which will help expand runs route tree. Does a great job adjusting body to make difficult catches. Great speed for size. Can flex in and out.
 
Not that it’s a huge deal, but Rashee Rice surprisingly measured in at 6’ even at the Sr bowl. SMU exaggerated his height a bit
 
big fan of purdue wr charlie jones.
he'd be a nice piece to this offense.

fan of ou's eric gray and illinois chase brown.
either solid options if they don't take or miss out on robinson or gibbs.
i also like minnesota's mohamed ibrahim.
 
tm1119 said:
Not that it’s a huge deal, but Rashee Rice surprisingly measured in at 6’ even at the Sr bowl. SMU exaggerated his height a bit
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2" difference is quite the exaggeration on their part! lol
 
Dell measured at 5’8” at the senior bowl.
 
Israel A. is a Playmaker.
Tank Dell is a Playmaker.

cowboyec said:
i also like minnesota's mohamed ibrahim.
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Medicals have to check out, but a really go runner. RB Tavion Thomas is another RB I really like. Ok, there's a lot of RBs I like haha, Dallas should draft two.
 
Mr_437 said:
Israel A. is a Playmaker.
Tank Dell is a Playmaker.


Medicals have to check out, but a really go runner. RB Tavion Thomas is another RB I really like. Ok, there's a lot of RBs I like haha, Dallas should draft two.
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what's the medical with ibrahim?
i didn't remember him getting injured this season.
didn't he play in their bowl game?
 
Haven't watched tape on the late round RB prospects, but I would like to go fishing for a Tony Pollard type on day 3. Even if we've drafted a guy earlier. Size and speed really plays at RB... find a highly athletic diamond in the rough who's been overlooked at a small school, or under-used in his offense.

Pollard was stuck behind Darrell Henderson at Memphis, and was flexed out to WR to get him more snaps. Roschon Johnson may be a similar kind of guy this year... big time size/speed guy stuck behind Bijan.
 
beware_d-ware said:
Haven't watched tape on the late round RB prospects, but I would like to go fishing for a Tony Pollard type on day 3. Even if we've drafted a guy earlier. Size and speed really plays at RB... find a highly athletic diamond in the rough who's been overlooked at a small school, or under-used in his offense.

Pollard was stuck behind Darrell Henderson at Memphis, and was flexed out to WR to get him more snaps. Roschon Johnson may be a similar kind of guy this year... big time size/speed guy stuck behind Bijan.
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Id compare Chase Brown to Pollard.
 
We don't need Smurf WR's. We need a fast WR taller than the usual 6 foot to 6-2 type guys.

However, thanks for the post. I love these as it gives me other players to look at.
 
jazzcat22 said:
We don't need Smurf WR's. We need a fast WR taller than the usual 6 foot to 6-2 type guys.

However, thanks for the post. I love these as it gives me other players to look at.
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I think the class filled with a lot of smaller guys. But they are productive and pretty skilled route runners. Some even have some flex in and out. That's not necessarily a bad thing for Dak. He needs guys to get open and run good routes to be successful. WIth that being said, there was the kid from Stanford, Michael Wilson who has had some good reps at the senior bowl practice and looks to be a good route runner. There is someone who does a highlight of his quick footwork and route running skills and he may be someone to target mid to late.
 
jazzcat22 said:
We don't need Smurf WR's. We need a fast WR taller than the usual 6 foot to 6-2 type guys.

However, thanks for the post. I love these as it gives me other players to look at.
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WhizKid said:
I think the class filled with a lot of smaller guys. But they are productive and pretty skilled route runners. Some even have some flex in and out. That's not necessarily a bad thing for Dak. He needs guys to get open and run good routes to be successful. WIth that being said, there was the kid from Stanford, Michael Wilson who has had some good reps at the senior bowl practice and looks to be a good route runner. There is someone who does a highlight of his quick footwork and route running skills and he may be someone to target mid to late.
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It's not the the Cowboys would not draft a smallish WR. The issue is that those types will be lower on their board than on some other team's boards.
- i.e. They'll be gone before they reach the round where the Cowboys have them ranked.

They did try to trade for WR Brandin Cooks (listed at 5-10, 183)...
 
Cowboys gonna do what they gonna do. These are just some guys I'm intrigued by so far.
Knowing our front office, they'll probably go some route no one is thinking of early, that'll probably work out.
 
Duggan and Hyatt will be our first 2 picks in any order.
 
Abinikanda will rise by the time the draft rolls around. He's got some serious potential.

Once he beats that first wave, he's gone like lightening. Could prob work in at WR too.
 
I'm on board with Clayton Tune..go get him in the 3rd or so. He's projected later, but he's got some potential.
 
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