Drafted by Cowboys 2nd Round - Pick 58 - TE Luke Schoonmaker (Michigan)

[dsturgeon]

To look at it in a positive way

The cowboys are pretty loaded at almost every position. A big guy at dt, and a blocking TE, can be significant additions and strengthen the very few weaknesses this team has.

Run defense
Goal Line defense
Short yardage defense
Run blocking improvement

Both these guys could get playing time this way, and make big time contributions.

 

[RS12]

Im sorry i keep seeing this ras score on him he sure as hell didnt play or look that athletic on film

Some guys dont play up to their gifts. Shrugs.

 

[Redline360]

Thought we were going after OL this round.

He graded out high but he seems to be more of a project from what I've been reading. Has the skills though

 

[CyberB0b]

Better athlete than first thought but the pick leaves a lot to be desired. Will turn 25 this year, so would get a 2nd contract at 29?

Yeah, didn’t realize he was this athletic. Certainly doesn’t show on the field.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

25 years old and still needs to develop

 

[dmq]

One thing I noticed is he always seems to go down on first contact. He will probably put up decent receiving yards, but not exactly somebody that will strike fear in DCs.

 

[CyberB0b]

Just another wasted 2nd round pick.

That’s because we spent a decade drafting injured or suspended players in the 2nd.

 

[BigStar]

Guess this is JJ's way of making up for missing on Kincaid? Seems like a luxury pick

 

[big dog cowboy]

Yeah, I really don't get this one either. I guess they know something most of us don't.

The problem is most don't understand the pick and poo-poo it.

Once they see this kid, especially his run blocking, they will like him.

The Cowboys want to run the ball and he is a road grader and good receiver also.

Better blocking TE than what we have. Cowboys clearly want to win the trenches this draft.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Horrid pick.

Draft picks are commodities. Those trying to rationalize/justify this pick for a 25-26 year old blocking TE is just like spending $90,000 on a Kia Sorento and then arguing “it’s just what I need; reliable transportation.”

 

[Stak78]

Looks like we will struggle with finding a decent starter at LG and depth at any other OL position if anyone goes down. But hey we have that TE position locked down.

 

[Hennessy_King]

Horrid pick.

Draft picks are commodities. Those trying to rationalize/justify this pick for a 25-26 year old blocking TE would be just like spending $90,000 on a Kia Sorento and then arguing “it’s just what I need; reliable transportation.”

Preach

 

[Yoshimitsu]

The problem is most don't understand the pick and poo-poo it.

Once they see this kid, especially his run blocking, they will like him.

The Cowboys want to run the ball and he is a road grader and good receiver also.

Better blocking TE than what we have. Cowboys clearly want to win the trenches this draft.

Looks like they are trying to draft more gritty physical guys.

 

[Tim93gt]

Last time I checked, blocking at TE was a major issue last year. That just changed.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

I did want OL here, but maybe with his blocking skills at least they are thinking in that direction.

Not happy, but at least the picks aren't fancy.

 

[Walker]

We used a 2nd rounder on a TE blocker basically who is equal to what we have already. I am good for TE but I want to improve the position not have someone of equal skill already on the roster. We could have filled other roles where we need the help, but lets hope they know something we dont know and he turns out to be better than expected.

 

[reddyuta]

I want to give guy a big benefit of the doubt to this guy considering Michigans stupid offense and garbage QB play.

 

[speedkilz88]

Looks like we will struggle with finding a decent starter at LG and depth at any other OL position if anyone goes down. But hey we have that TE position locked down.

You don't like Tyler?

 

[Reality]

The problem is most don't understand the pick and poo-poo it.

Once they see this kid, especially his run blocking, they will like him.

The Cowboys want to run the ball and he is a road grader and good receiver also.

Better blocking TE than what we have. Cowboys clearly want to win the trenches this draft.

I get that he can block, but a 2nd round pick on a blocking TE? I do not get that.

 

[BossRhino]

25 years old and still needs to develop

I heard AARP has already reached out to Spoonmaker with an endorsement deal