Drafted by Cowboys RB Phil Mafah Clemson

[CCBoy]

Sorry, but I don't think Mafah compares well with LeGarrette Blount at all, to be totally honest. Phillip Mafah isn't quick enough to the hole to deserve that honor, nor does he have the quick moves, either. I do believe that he's a tough enough runner to fare well enough to give the Cowboys a decent RB, if the blocking is sufficient to open the sizeable holes he'll require. He's just a power runner with average speed and enough strength to break tackles, imho. He's likely good enough to start, though.

Important part, a realistic pair was gained here and now.

 

[goshann]

Phil Mafah is strictly a power back who won't wow anyone with quick moves nor impressive speed. I do expect he'll serve well enough to start and move the ball well with good blocking. Whether, or not, he manages to start if a more talented back comes along remains to be seen. He's tough enough and a hard runner, though. Honestly, I'll be intrigued to see how well he's able to do in the pro game.

Watch his highlights. He is faster than you think

 

[conner01]

Luepke is better.

He very versatile. He can block, catch and decent in short yardage

 

[conner01]

I wanted

Want to see us go get Nick Chubb and JK Dobbins. Let them all fight it out and see who sticks.

dobbins last year

 

[BlindFaith]

I like him. Moves well for a big guy.

Not sure what some are watching when they call him slow. Saw that he ran a 4.55. Scattboo ran a 4.65. Vaughn ran a 4.56

Hes not Bo Jackson, but he has a chance. Not like we have some star studded group.

 

[tm1119]

Going to be a lot of broken hearts when this kid starts the season on the practice squad.

 

[CCBoy]

Going to be a lot of broken hearts when this kid starts the season on the practice squad.

I'll wait and see...thank you.

 

[deerhunter11]

Mafah is a nice pickup on Day 3. He’s a load with quick feet and not a lot of wear and tear. Would love to see him behind this oline.

I hope he plays like John Riggins just runs wild on defenses, and crushes linebackers and defensive backs have nightmares about him .

 

[Ironicalicon]

He looks like 2022 Zeke to me.

 

[deerhunter11]

Good looking running back, this guy is a load, I like our chances in the running game with him .

 

[atlantacowboy]

Not a fan of this pick, he lacks explosiveness and lateral movement.

Wish they would have doubled dipped after the Blue pick instead of trading up for a practice squad LB.

He's 6'1 230 lbs. Dude is a bulldozer not a flashy speed guy.

 

[deerhunter11]

Yeah, I didn't know about the injury, but he seems like my kind of player. I just like the way this dude runs, especially when he hits the 2nd level. We also got Ajani Cornelius who has some serious upside as a run blocker.

We didn't get a receiver, but did we really need one or were the problems we had last year with scoring from something else?

I like how McClay took command this year and kept Jerry focused and reined in. When they do that, they crush drafts.

This was our best draft in quite some time. We netted at least 4-5 starters as far as I can tell. Or at least couple game day role players. Really stoked about Donovan Ez, Booker, Booker and James. I feel like we likely hit on Revel too even though I was more of a Hairston proponent..

Good post, I do believe we will run the football effectively Mafah looks good in the film I just watched.

 

[dreghorn2]

He threw left handed in that clip. I wonder if his strong foot is also his left.