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The Dallas Cowboys added nine players to their roster during the 2016 NFL draft and each has a realistic opportunity to make the 53-man roster.
Ezekiel Elliott may have been the top pick, but Jaylon Smith was the pick that made the biggest splash. The former Notre Dame linebacker may not suit up in 2016, but he has top-five ability when healthy.
Maliek Collins was a great grab in the third round as he will improve the depth at under tackle and give the Cowboys some interior pass rush. Dak Prescott and Charles Tapper were value selections who filled a need on the Cowboys roster. Prescott won't see the field for a year or two, but Tapper can make a big impact next season if he refines his technique.
The Cowboys had four picks in the sixth round where they grabbed high upside players or players who will make an impact on special teams.
Overall, the Cowboys are a better team today than they were a week ago, which is exactly what you want to do with the draft.
Now, let's take an extremely early look at a 53-man roster projection. Because undrafted free agent signings are hard to verify at this time, they will not be included in this projection; however, readers should keep in mind that usually one or two of them make the final roster each year.
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Ezekiel Elliott may have been the top pick, but Jaylon Smith was the pick that made the biggest splash. The former Notre Dame linebacker may not suit up in 2016, but he has top-five ability when healthy.
Maliek Collins was a great grab in the third round as he will improve the depth at under tackle and give the Cowboys some interior pass rush. Dak Prescott and Charles Tapper were value selections who filled a need on the Cowboys roster. Prescott won't see the field for a year or two, but Tapper can make a big impact next season if he refines his technique.
The Cowboys had four picks in the sixth round where they grabbed high upside players or players who will make an impact on special teams.
Overall, the Cowboys are a better team today than they were a week ago, which is exactly what you want to do with the draft.
Now, let's take an extremely early look at a 53-man roster projection. Because undrafted free agent signings are hard to verify at this time, they will not be included in this projection; however, readers should keep in mind that usually one or two of them make the final roster each year.
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