Drafted by Cowboys Cowboys Select S Xavier Woods -- 6th Round (191st overall)

[TX_Yid]

Since they were on commercial break during out pick (of course they were).

Switzer has only just been drafted and they have him announcing our picks already!

 

[IAmLegend]

 

[AsthmaField]

So is he a SS with those ball skills (14 ints) or is he a backup to BJones at FS? If he's a SS, then we have 4 competing there.

My guess is that if he plays well enough in camp, they'll try to get him on the field... meaning competing at SS.

 

[AsthmaField]

Switzer has only just been drafted and they have him announcing our picks already!

 

[DOUBLE WING]

DB coach says they put them where they play well and he's a nickel, box kind of guy and can cover the slot.

This coaching staff gets ahead of itself sometimes. Byron Jones drafted, he can do this, that and the other. He can play everywhere. Hearing same things about Awuzie and now same things about Woods.

I think sometimes it's best to just simplify a players role so he can master it and excel there. We'll see what they do with these guys, but I hope they have defined roles by camp.

 

[Bluefin]

ESPN Stats and Information
For a safety, Xavier Woods sure likes to get his hands dirty. He finished his career at Louisiana Tech with 272 tackles, four sacks and 20.5 tackles for loss. He isn't too shabby in the air either, having nabbed 14 picks (two returned for TDs) in his last three seasons.

 

[Hardline]

Future is bright.

It's a shame Randy Gregory isn't on that list.

 

[darthseinfeld]

My guess is that if he plays well enough in camp, they'll try to get him on the field... meaning competing at SS.

I think he will have to be gangbusters to beat Heath out. But with a good camp I can see him getting a good volume of defensive snaps

We used 3 Safeties alot last year. Hard to tell what they do this year being 5 deep at CB

 

[IAmLegend]

I think he's happy.

 

[AsthmaField]

Small school, small size, lack of discipline, lack of top end speed.

He has SEC or Big 10 Instincts and ball skills though. Those you either have or you don't.

He may never be fast but his size is adequate and discipline and big time experience will come quickly.

Lord knows those instincts for the spot and football acumen can give a guy with average speed a couple of tenths of a second in splay speed.

 

[Texas_Pete]

Long live Will McClay!!!!

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

14 career ints.. 4 year starter.. All conference 3 years straight.. 6 FF's.. some guys just have a knack for the ball and actually playing football. Looking forward to this kids development.

 

[AsthmaField]

I think he's happy.

Close to home and the best pro franchise in the world... what's not to love?

 

[Texas_Pete]

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I like him alot at SS. His ball skills are something this secondary really needs.

He needs alot of work though

I think he's a bit more polished...

Here's his breakdown according to "Ourlads":

"Durable and dependable safety is what the NFL is looking for to play in sub packages. The instinctive and football smart athlete can play both deep safety and down in the box. Also was used at times to match up in the slot. Good initial movement with quick shuffle read steps. Does a nice job working downhill and takes on and sheds blockers with his strong hands. Solid defender in short zones. Sticks his foot in the ground and drives on the ball. Quick transition with little wasted movement. Shows good deep zone range to get over the top and undercut a down the field pass. Very good ball skills. Gets to a lot of balls. High points the football. Will contribute in press man and show solid blitz ability with closing burst. There will not be a problem learning a variety of defensive packages as Woods was recruited by Stanford among other top FBS programs. Shrine Game notes: A break down wrap up tackler who is smart and instinctive. Makes the clutch tackle in space. Can play deep halves coverage or play up close to the line of scrimmage. Plays centerfield and reacts quickly right or left. Always on his feet."

 

[THEHEREAFTER]

Could you imagine getting the call and it's Jerry freakin Jones on the other end welcoming you to The worlds most Valuable Pro Franchise? Jeez.... I'd by squealing like a teenage girl...

 

[AsthmaField]

I think he will have to be gangbusters to beat Heath out. But with a good camp I can see him getting a good volume of defensive snaps

We used 3 Safeties alot last year. Hard to tell what they do this year being 5 deep at CB

I think he'll have a hard time beating Heath out, frankly. However, I wouldn't put much past this kid.

He probably is a special teamer and part time player as a rookie, if I had to guess. Whenever he's on the field he's going to add a ton of football IQ to the equation though.

 

[BlueStar22]

I freaking love this draft!!!

 

[speedkilz88]

Could you imagine getting the call and it's Jerry freakin Jones on the other end welcoming you to The worlds most Valuable Pro Franchise? Jeez.... I'd by squealing like a teenage girl...

Check out Ryan Switzer's call if you haven't seen it.

 

[fishspill]

I'm so erect!!!!!

There's.... There's gotta be better ways to express your excitement.