Drafted by Cowboys Cowboys Select CB Chidobe Awuzie in the 2nd Round (60th overall) **merged**

[CCBoy]

The Rundown: Awuzie was certainly versatile during his time at Colorado as he played throughout the Buffaloes’ secondary, lining up at cornerback, both free and strong safety, the nickel slot and even some outside linebacker. He contributed immediately as a freshman in 2013, playing in 12 games in his first season, starting seven and becoming just the 13th freshman in Colorado’s history to record at least 50 tackles. He became a full-time starter in his sophomore campaign, appearing in the first nine games before a lacerated kidney cut his season short. At the time of the injury, he was leading the team in tackles, and still finished third on the squad. Back for his junior year, he earned Second Team All-Pac-12 honors and earned the team’s Dave Jones Award as the Buffaloes’s top player on defense after leading the team with 13 tackles for loss with his 90 tackles overall ranking second. He then capped off his tenure in Boulder by being named co-recipient of Colorado’s Zack Jordan Award, given to the Most Valuable Player. He finished his collegiate career with the most tackles for loss (26) and sacks (9) ever by a Buffaloes defensive back, finishing 22nd in school record books for tackles (273).

How He Fits In: After addressing their defensive line in round one with the selection of Taco Charlton, the Cowboys made it clear that they’d be addressing the secondary with their second pick, feeling certain that quality cornerback talent would still be available at pick No. 60. The departure of Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne, as well as safeties Barry Church and J.J. Wilcox had left the back end of the Dallas defense thin. Given that, Awuzie will now be expected to step right in and contribute immediately alongside veteran Orlando Scandrick, newly signed free agent Nolan Carroll and second-year man Anthony Brown.

Other Options: There were other cornerbacks available when Dallas went on the board, including Cordrea Tankersley and Jourdan Lewis, and the team also showed interest in safety Desmond King, a position they will need to now address later in the draft. And they could always use more help on the defensive line, meaning the likes of Derek Rivers was in play. Whatever the case, defense was going to be the pick.

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...-pick-chidobe-awuzie-will-fit-defensive-plans

 

[Texas_Pete]

Bob McGinn write up...has him listed in his Safety list.


8. CHIDOBE AWUZIE, Colorado (6-0, 199, 4.46, 2): Started 42 games over four years, all at CB, but some teams view him as a FS. “He and Budda Baker fall in the same mix,” one scout said. “Little bit of a tweener. He’s played outside corner, safety, nickel corner. More of a zone corner. He would have been great in Lovie Smith’s system.” Bright (Wonderlic of 34) and athletic (broad jump of 11-0). “He may end up moving to safety because he’s so strong,” another scout said. “People got down on him because he had some problems against (WR) James Washington but he had a right turf toe against Oklahoma State (in the Alamo Bowl). Physical guy, team leader, has his degree. He’s put together.” Finished with 273 tackles (26 for loss), 3 picks and 34 PBUs. From San Jose, Calif.

Broaddus thinks he may see some time at S as well:

 

[Texas_Pete]

Okay, I like this dude already:



I hope he brings theon OBJ.

 

[Texas_Pete]

 

[Sarge]

Very good pick. GREAT value and the guy is SMART and a leader (RKG). Very happy with this pick.

 

[speedkilz88]

Not a fan of this pick. Gave up too many big plays last year, not a big-time playmaker, and now we don't even know what spot to play him? I'm having Byron Jones flashbacks.

I'll take a whole secondary of Byron Jones'.

 

[Carson]

We have a legit secondary now ... imagine that!!

CB - Brown, Carroll, Scandrick, Awuzie, Lewis

Safety - Jones, Heath, Blanton, Frazier

We have four guys who can cover the slot. Scandrick, Jones, Awuzie and Lewis

 

[Toruk_Makto]

I like the pick, but one thing u keep hearing in his highlights, "OH, THAT SHOULDA BEEN PICKED OFF"

It's enough to make u A-WOOZIE

If he picked all those balls off he isn't there at 60.

 

[Setackin]

If he picked all those balls off he isn't there at 60.

Very true.

 

[popp1234]

We draft well. Ever since Willie got more involved a few years ago, it has been clearly evident. Our draft game is as Jameis Winston would say... SKRONG

Skreet, scraw, mirk. Ahhh, nothing like that southern talk!

 

[Risen Star]

 

[Sepia]

Saw him on the NFLN segment filmed before the draft. He seems very smart with a high football IQ.

The DB coach confirmed it on the Draft Show by saying Chido would love to be in there with them and Broaddus talking Xs and Os.

 

[Rogerthat12]

 

[AsthmaField]

I love that play. Dude hits bigtime for a corner. He's tough.

I hope Zeke doesn't kill him in camp.

 

[Texas_Pete]

 

[jblaze2004]

The scouts say he was the best tackling CB in the draft. How refreshing it is to have cb's that can tackle especially after dealing with Claiborne lol.

Cover 2 defense need corners that can tackle and play their assignment.

I think Rob got his guys now. Claiborne and Carr were man corners. Even though claiborne was a ballhawking CB in college. Lets not forget he had 11 ints in college. Don't think he fitted our system too well. Plus him being weak and injury prone.