24 Tyler Smith--- I grew to like this pick as time goes by. Smith has strength, youth, intelligence, and a great work ethic. I think that he will be an upgrade over Connor Williams. I think that the odds on this turning out to being a good pick are pretty good.
56 Sam Williams--- This is a Dan Quinn pick and I trust Dan Quinn. Williams can certainly rush the passer and he has the speed to make plays all over the field. If he can stay out of trouble, he should pay dividends.
88 Jalen Tolbert--- This was outstanding value. He was ranked 59 on Dane Bugler's board. He is a complete receiver and is already a good route runner. He will be the 3rd receiver on this team and projects to be a good player.
129 Jake Ferguson--- This guy makes the tight end position better. He is a good receiver and a decent blocker. I like that they didn't trade up for one of the other tight ends. By not trading up they were able to keep their 5th round picks which got them Clark and Ridgeway.
155 Matt Waletzko--- This guy is very athletic. He could very well develop into something for the future.
167 DaRon Bland--- He gives them depth at corner and special teams. His 100 yard int return against Boise State was flat out spectacular.
176 Damone Clark--- This guy is one of the best linebackers in the country. This was a perfect spot to take him. This pick could pay off handsomely.
178 John Ridgeway--- Outstanding value. Some had him ranked much higher. I always tried to get him in my mock drafts. He is a mean monster. He will play this year and improves the team at the 1 tech position.
193 Devin Harper--- He has the speed and athletic ability to contribute on special teams as a rookie.
UDFA Markquese Bell--- I think that he makes the team as a backup safety and special teams player.
UDFA Alec Lindstrum--- He has a chance to make the team at center.
UDFA Garibay--- This could be the new kicker and should do better than Greg Z. did last year.
I've got 11 rookies making the team. Anything can happen. This draft could boom or bust, but I like their chances. I like their scouting department and Dan Quinn. Quinn knows how to use and get the most out of his players. If the Cowboys hit on this draft it will put them in great position to do very well this year and in the future,
LG Tyler Smith - Wait and see developmental project that has to learn how to play OG at the NFL level, that's gonna be time-consuming. Huge learning curve
in a zone scheme- not overnight success. Think size, athleticism, and intensity plays in this pick, eventual long term LT potential. Don't be surprised if he's benched to re-collect his head at some point.
Edge De (Sam) Williams - he looks the part at 260 pounds, 4.4 speed, and 12 sacks final college year. Situational rotation behind Dorace/Fowler allows
gradual growth and spot play without pressured to rush him. Profiled as a poor run defender but nickel rush will be his role.
WR Jake Tolbert- seems polished NFL ready to factor in competition for 3rd WR role. Has shake -release at the line in his routes, and will battle vs defenders hanging over him. He's not a top end jet speedster. but hope he has at least Cedrick Wilson like ability.
TE Jake Ferguson- Every clip and profile i've heard or seen of JK, indicates he is Schultz 2.0... Crafty in setting in zones and roll outs, gritty, hands but does he
separate vs man coverage ? Will he play faster than what he 40 times ?
1-tech John RIdgeway - dropped in 5th round, but not surprising, 1 tech, non- rush DTs will do that. Expected to go early.
One thing needed, top rated run defense enforcer. Demands double team, clogs run lanes, detours run to outside Hope to develop n rotation while Watkins starts.
