Grades per CBS Sports

[BrAinPaiNt]

RD​

PICK​

TEAM​

GRADE​

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Mazi Smith DL, MICH​

Height: 6-3, Weight: 337
Smith is another one of my favorite players. He’s a power player who can hold up against the run, but I think he will be a better pass rusher than people expect. He just needs to keep his weight in check. (Pete Prisco)

A​

2
58

Luke Schoonmaker TE, MICH​

Height: 6-6, Weight: 250
Fun, slippery, speedy TE. Strong hands. Not a YAC type whatsoever and only broke out at the end of a long career. Fun player who fills a need but this is too early. (Chris Trapasso)

C-​

3
90

DeMarvion Overshown LB, TEXAS​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 223
Long, athletic off-ball linebacker who has a major tackling issue. Will find the football though in coverage and that's vital. Good, not great explosiveness and range. (Chris Trapasso)

B-​

4
129

Viliami Fehoko EDGE, SJST​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 263
Advanced rusher who's strong and has a thick EDGE frame. Multiple years of high-level productivity. Athleticism is a little concerning. Love the depth at the position for Dallas here. (Chris Trapasso)

A​

5
169

Asim Richards OT, UNC​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 315
Undersized, finesse type at OT. Typically good hand work. For his size, he works hard to grow roots in pass pro but has to get stronger at the initial point of attack. Prudent depth pick for Cowboys up front. (Chris Trapasso)

B+​

6
178
from CHI through MIA via KC
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Eric Scott, Jr. CB, USM​

Height: 6-2, Weight: 202
Long, explosive cornerback who's best as a linear athlete. Stiffness pops when changing directions. The Cowboys like picking some obscure CBs. Wasn't firmly on the draft radar. (Chris Trapasso)

C-​

6
212

Deuce Vaughn RB, KSTATE​

Height: 5-6, Weight: 176
Darren Sproles Lite. Not as explosive. But similar super-tiny frame. Glides around the field. Can't find him among the trees. Highlight-reel jukes at times but not ridiculously elusive. Useful in the pass game. Impressive pass pro reps. (Chris Trapasso)

B​

7
244

Jalen Brooks WR, SC​

Height: 6-2, Weight: 205
Rooks is a big, physical boundary receiver that lacks top end speed. He does a good job of flattening his routes across the field but lacks burst. Dallas adds more size to the room. (Josh Edwards)

C​

 

[ghst187]

Ghst187’s overall grade: F-

 

[ClappingCarrot]

This seems pretty on par with my assessment. I loved 3 picks, liked 2ish, and absolutely hated one.

 

[CowboyRoy]

RD​

PICK​

TEAM​

GRADE​

1
26

Mazi Smith DL, MICH​

Height: 6-3, Weight: 337
Smith is another one of my favorite players. He’s a power player who can hold up against the run, but I think he will be a better pass rusher than people expect. He just needs to keep his weight in check. (Pete Prisco)

A​

2
58

Luke Schoonmaker TE, MICH​

Height: 6-6, Weight: 250
Fun, slippery, speedy TE. Strong hands. Not a YAC type whatsoever and only broke out at the end of a long career. Fun player who fills a need but this is too early. (Chris Trapasso)

C-​

3
90

DeMarvion Overshown LB, TEXAS​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 223
Long, athletic off-ball linebacker who has a major tackling issue. Will find the football though in coverage and that's vital. Good, not great explosiveness and range. (Chris Trapasso)

B-​

4
129

Viliami Fehoko EDGE, SJST​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 263
Advanced rusher who's strong and has a thick EDGE frame. Multiple years of high-level productivity. Athleticism is a little concerning. Love the depth at the position for Dallas here. (Chris Trapasso)

A​

5
169

Asim Richards OT, UNC​

Height: 6-4, Weight: 315
Undersized, finesse type at OT. Typically good hand work. For his size, he works hard to grow roots in pass pro but has to get stronger at the initial point of attack. Prudent depth pick for Cowboys up front. (Chris Trapasso)

B+​

6
178
from CHI through MIA via KC
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Eric Scott, Jr. CB, USM​

Height: 6-2, Weight: 202
Long, explosive cornerback who's best as a linear athlete. Stiffness pops when changing directions. The Cowboys like picking some obscure CBs. Wasn't firmly on the draft radar. (Chris Trapasso)

C-​

6
212

Deuce Vaughn RB, KSTATE​

Height: 5-6, Weight: 176
Darren Sproles Lite. Not as explosive. But similar super-tiny frame. Glides around the field. Can't find him among the trees. Highlight-reel jukes at times but not ridiculously elusive. Useful in the pass game. Impressive pass pro reps. (Chris Trapasso)

B​

7
244

Jalen Brooks WR, SC​

Height: 6-2, Weight: 205
Rooks is a big, physical boundary receiver that lacks top end speed. He does a good job of flattening his routes across the field but lacks burst. Dallas adds more size to the room. (Josh Edwards)

C​

They didnt get a back? How did they not get a back? Sad

 

[DoctorChicken]

I like the defensive guys they added.

I really wish they added another offensive weapon besides Deuce.

 

[Jipper]

Hate to say it but this is a c+ draft with b potential....yes some good stuff overall for the team but not a lot of guys there that will be around long...mazi makes a big diffence for sure though

 

[Ranching]

Ghst187’s overall grade: F-

Lol!

 

[Ken]

"Impressive pass pro reps. "

If he can do this....oh boy..

 

[Ranching]

They didnt get a back? How did they not get a back? Sad

Zeke is gonna come back to haunt you...LOL!

 

[Tabascocat]

Seems fair, didn’t like the TE or CB picks. There is a couple of potential surprises too.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Zeke is gonna come back to haunt you...LOL!

I will literally be done. 100%

If they resign that loser Im done. Book it!!

Ill come stay with you on your ranch buddy.

 

[doomsday9084]

If you look at drafts historically among many teams, its extremely rare to hit it out of the park with every pick. Unheard of. Realistically, a good draft would be 2 good players long term and another 2 guys who play regularly on offense or defense.

Dallas was picking at the end of every round which was a big issue. Had they been taking 15 picks earlier, the above group might look much better.

Regardless, might be a good draft. Might be a terrible one. Time will tell.

 

[Ranching]

I will literally be done. 100%

If they resign that loser Im done. Book it!!

Ill come stay with you on your ranch buddy.

You're always welcome!

 

[CowboyRoy]

You're always welcome!

Thank you brother.

 

[Jipper]

If you look at drafts historically among many teams, its extremely rare to hit it out of the park with every pick. Unheard of. Realistically, a good draft would be 2 good players long term and another 2 guys who play regularly on offense or defense.

Dallas was picking at the end of every round which was a big issue. Had they been taking 15 picks earlier, the above group might look much better.

Regardless, might be a good draft. Might be a terrible one. Time will tell.

Totally agree, but the issue here is the perception is a division rivial picking behind us blew our doors off...that's going to magnify a mediocre draft

 

[speedkilz88]

Totally agree, but the issue here is the perception is a division rivial picking behind us blew our doors off...that's going to magnify a mediocre draft

The eagles had a shush load of picks from other teams.

 

[doomsday9084]

Totally agree, but the issue here is the perception is a division rivial picking behind us blew our doors off...that's going to magnify a mediocre draft

Jerry was wrong that Philly went "all in" last year. Lots of people tried to point this out. They still had a lot of dry powder. This shouldn't have been surprising to people.

As far as the Cowboys, I could write up a scenario where this is a good draft or one where its a terrible draft. People here are just adamant that they are right and McClay is wrong, which has generally worked out to NOT be true. At some point, I would think that fans would back off a little. The Cowboys certainly have warts but drafting isn't one of them.

 

[Rockport]

Ghst187’s overall grade: F-

Who?

 

[RS12]

I say the same thing every draft, If three players are still on the roster three years from now it was an OK draft. Mazi will start. According to Jerry so will Schoon. Right now C+ range.

 

[Jipper]

The eagles had a shush load of picks from other teams.

Also true, but they did a good job with the picks that they had at the end of each round as well