Upcoming LB class

[Aven8]

I want Jacob Rodriquez manning the middle for the next 5 years. Dude is a man

 

[bleachedwheat]

I want Jacob Rodriquez manning the middle for the next 5 years. Dude is a man

If the Cowboys could get a 3rd round pick, that would be the ideal place to draft him. A second would be to high. He is a great linebacker but his lack of height will push him down a bit. I want to see what the arm length is, that will definitely help or hinder his draft stock the most. Over 32.5" would be ideal.

 

[CATCH17]

We need a linebacker like Rookie Leighton Vander Esch.

Tall, can run sideline to sideline, plays their gap strong, and can run backwards to get in passing lanes.

 

[Aven8]

If the Cowboys could get a 3rd round pick, that would be the ideal place to draft him. A second would be to high. He is a great linebacker but his lack of height will push him down a bit. I want to see what the arm length is, that will definitely help or hinder his draft stock the most. Over 32.5" would be ideal.

I remember another short LB that Jimmy while at Miami took a chance on. Zach Thomas. He’s not in that league of course but give me a dude that has a nose for the football.

 

[bleachedwheat]

I remember another short LB that Jimmy while at Miami took a chance on. Zach Thomas. He’s not in that league of course but give me a dude that has a nose for the football.

not sayin he can't play. I'm just inferring he has more pitfalls he has to overcome compared to the other Linebackers at the top of this years draft cycle. Scouts have certain parameters they follow and it skews their overall view of players, in turn it also affects how the front offices see these players. If the Cowboys continue on with Flus and his zone heavy scheme, they are going to look at longer LB's with good speed. J-Rod is a really good player, don't get me wrong. He just has some things working against him. Especially, with this front office.

 

[Acceptablename]

1) he isn't in this draft class

2) we need more than 1

3) he has plenty of ability, but the injury history is insane. I hope he makes for an amazing comeback story, but I'm not betting on it.

but I'm not betting on it , exactly

 

[Carson]

I want Jacob Rodriquez manning the middle for the next 5 years. Dude is a man

Still hard to believe they are playing defense down in Lubbock

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

We have to come away with Arvelle Reese in the 2026 draft

 

[Aven8]

Still hard to believe they are playing defense down in Lubbock

Each and every game I just wait for it to implode……today is the biggest test against Az St.

 

[atlantacowboy]

We should be able to land Sonny Styles with one of our 2 first rounds picks.

 

[Chasing6]

Arvell Reese is a guy shooting up boards this year. He might be a guy we have to take with our 1st pick if we want him. Same with Sonny Styles.

Hill and Allen could be candidates for our 2nd FRP

We need a Mike. I don't want another speed finesse LB

 

[TNCowboy]

We need a Mike. I don't want another speed finesse LB

Reese isn't a Mike, but he's also not a finesse LB.

 

[Hardline]

We need a linebacker like Rookie Leighton Vander Esch.

Tall, can run sideline to sideline, plays their gap strong, and can run backwards to get in passing lanes.

Anthony Hill Jr.

 

[CATCH17]

Anthony Hill Jr.

Yes..