FEATURED ***Dallas Cowboys Draft Picks***

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1st Round (17) – 17th WR CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma

2nd Round (19) – 51st CB Trevon Diggs Alabama

3rd Round (18) – 82nd DT Neville Gallimore Oklahoma

4th Round (17) – 123nd CB Reggie Robinson II Tulsa

5th Round (19) – 146 (traded up with eagles) C Tyler Biadasz Wisconsin
Traded 164 this year and 5th round pick in 2021

5th Round Comp (2)- 179 DE Bradlee Anae Utah

* 6th Round (18) – 199th – Traded to Miami Dolphins for Robert Quinn

7th Round (17) – 231rd QB Ben Dinucci James Madison

 

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1st Round (17) – 17th WR CeeDee Lamb Oklahoma

Pre-Draft Analysis
Lamb is a refined route runner who knows how to get off press coverage, leverage his stems and set up defensive backs. He has outstanding body control and strong hands that helps him come down with contested catches. He excels after the catch. Lamb isn't the fastest receiver, but he's an instinctive open-field runner with the stop-start ability to make defenders miss and the strength to break initial contact. -- Steve Muench


Post-Draft Analysis
This pick doesn't fill a pressing need with Amari Copper re-signing and Michael Gallup coming off a breakout year. Need is overrated. Lamb is an outstanding value at this point, and adding his kind of talent is never a bad idea. He gives quarterback Dak Prescott and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore a potent No. 3 receiver that makes it tough to load the box to slow down running back Ezekiel Elliott. -- Steve Muench


This is a classic case of a team not expecting the player to be there. The didn't necessarily need a WR, but he was there. I think they would have picked a pass rusher here had Lamb not fallen to them. If you are true to your board and have a great grade on the guy, you have to take him. (Pete Prisco)

 

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2nd Round (19) – 51st CB Trevon Diggs Alabama

Pre-Draft Analysis
Diggs is a versatile athlete with good size, long arms and solid straight-line speed. The majority of his experience is at corner, but he has also played the overhang and free safety in addition to returning kickoffs and punts. There's some tightness in his hips and he will give up separation versus quicker receivers, but Diggs is highly effective in press-man coverage and Cover 3. He's a former wide receiver with good ball skills. -- Steve Muench


Post-Draft Analysis
Byron Jones signed with Miami and Chidobe Awuzie is entering the final year of his contract. The Cowboys re-signed Anthony Brown, but he's coming back from a season-ending injury. Dallas tied for an NFL-low seven interceptions and got just five from its defensive backs last season. Diggs is a former wide receiver with above-average ball skills and projects as a day one starter. He's an excellent value pick at this point. -- Steve Muench




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  • Has size/speed to match up with big NFL WRs
  • Downfield playmaker (brother of WR Stefon Diggs)
  • Athleticism and quickness to excel in coverage

Weaknesses:

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  • Aggressiveness can sometimes work against him
  • Can get handsy on downfield routes
  • Deep speed could be called into question

 

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3rd Round (18) – 82nd DT Neville Gallimore Oklahoma

Strengths:

• Freakish athleticism
• Nonstop motor
• Strength and quickness create problems for OL

Weaknesses:

• Still learning the position
• Sometimes gets too high as a pass rusher

Pre-Draft Analysis
Gallimore flashes the ability to drive interior offensive linemen back and is stout for his size when he keeps his pads down. He tracks the ball well and has the ability to get off blocks in time to make the play. He doesn't have great athletic ability and stalls out at times, but Gallimore is a good hand fighter who closes well when rushing the passer. -- Steve Muench

Post-Draft Analysis
Gallimore is a reminder that 40 times don't always equal production. He comes in as an athletically gifted but inconsistent player with upside, a potential rotational disrupter on the inside of a Dallas defensive line that was addressed in free agency, but with aging veterans Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe. And that 40 time? Under 4.8 at over 300 pounds. -- Chris Sprow


Gallimore is a disruptive one-gapper with a non-stop motor and a nice collection of pass-rush moves. Exactly what the Cowboys need in their defensive scheme. (Chris Trapasso)

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4th Round (17) – 122nd CB Reggie Robinson II Tulsa

Strengths:

• Physical at the line, fights to break up screen
• Controlled footwork
• Good awareness

Weaknesses:

• Does not have the quickest feet
• Hips get a bit stiff

 

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5th Round (19) – 156th
Traded with Eagles for 4th Round 146th C Tyler Biadasz Wisconsin

Strengths:

• Rare movement skills
• Out of his stances and across a gap or to the second level
• Great run blocker
• Quality power
• Very aware of stunts

Weaknesses:

• Good power but not classic Wisconsin blocker in terms of strength or grip strength
• Flails at second level more than you'd expect
• Balance isn't great
• Solid but unspectacular anchor in pass pro

Pre-Draft Analysis
Biadasz is a fundamentally sound run-blocker with good size. He gets his hands inside, latches on and anchors well in pass protection. He's versatile enough to provide depth at guard. Biadasz is a below-average athlete who doesn't show great range climbing to the second level in the run game and is going to need help working against quicker interior pass-rushers. -- Steve Muench

 

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5th Round Comp (2)- 179th DE Bradlee Anae Utah

Strengths:

• Savvy pass-rush move artist
• Good pop in his punch and relentless motor.
• Requisite size to set a strong edge and not get overpowered by tackles

Weaknesses:

• Lacking in athleticism department
• Average-at-best burst off the line
• Doesn't have ideal length

Pre-Draft Analysis
Anae is a tactician with a nonstop motor rushing the passer. He's a solid hand fighter with an effective inside move. He shoots his hands inside and flashes the ability to stack bigger blockers as a run-defender. He's a team captain and overachiever with below-average size, short arms and marginal top-end speed. -- Steve Muench

 

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7th Round (17) – 231rd QB Ben Dinucci James Madison

Pitt transfer with good athleticism, a quick release and solid ball placement. Not super precise and struggles to make quick decisions under pressure. (Chris Trapasso

 

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