Drafted by Cowboys Cowboys Select Jay Toia, DT UCLA

[ShortRound]

 

[big dog cowboy]

Overview​

Three-year starter with the build and mentality to play nose tackle in odd or even fronts. Toia carries a girthy base and is heavy into first contact. He has the power to give good resistance against all forms of blocks that come his way but a lack of length makes him more of a space eater than a block beater. He pummels single-block protection with violent club moves for sporadic pressures but is unlikely to get home. He’ll need to improve his block recognition and fine-tune his take-on to be his best version of a two-down run defender.

Strengths​

• Brings nose tackle thickness to the field.
• Good aggression and effort level on each snap.
• Battles double-teams with a wide base and strong back leg.
• Drive power to penetrate the line versus finesse blocks.
• Opens rush edge with violent slaps and club moves.

Weaknesses​

• Average hand quickness getting into first contact.
• Lack of length allows blocks to crowd his chest.
• Could struggle with shed quickness as an NFL two-gapper.
• Unlikely to maintain gap integrity against stretch plays.
• Tethered to his starting point, limiting his production.

 

[atlantacowboy]

Ok. I like the pick. This kid has size and is still learning football. Why not?

 

[Tabascocat]

My favorite pick of the day. His massive presence alone frees up linebackers.

 

[jaythecowboy]

Finally got a dt

 

[Zman5]

Last NT named Jay we drafted in the 7th round did alright. Maybe we get lucky again.

 

[Deep_Freeze]

Looks like he is wearing 2 uniforms......like it.

 

[ChuckA1]

FINALLY! A BIG GUY IN THE MIDDLE!!!

 

[RS12]

Yep. Some possibilities here.

 

[Carson]

 

[maryquality]

We finally got us a DT!! Bout time. That dude looks like he's 400 pounds!! LOL

 

[Ironicalicon]

Hope he doesn't get cut in training camp.

 

[fivetwos]

Well I was wrong. I said fifth round fat guy.

50/50 at best this guy makes the team.

They get stomped again up the gut. At least while that is happening everyone pissed over not getting a shiny new WR2 won’t even think about it.

 

[big dog cowboy]

 

[maryquality]

I hope they don't ask him to lose weight!!

 

[lostar2009]

Hope he doesn't get cut in training camp.

I doubt, we really don't have anyone besides Mazi and Asa.

 

[Aven8]

I hope they don't ask him to lose weight!!

Guy shows up in Oxnard at 275! Haha

 

[Coogiguy03]

Hope he doesn't get pushed around like the other guy here that we have

 

[Whyjerry]

Those Samoans are usually tough. Or Tongan maybe. Whatever he is a south Polynesian kid. They are usually tough.

 

[Mr_437]

One of my favorite picks.