Since, we are copying and pasting from Lance Zierlein's analysis on NFL.com, I will copy and paste his strengths:
- Excellent work ethic and is accomplishment-oriented on and off field.
- Not at all out of place athletically in move from FCS to SEC.
- Willing to play through pain.
- Outstanding field range with explosive closing burst.
- Comes from backside linebacker spot to make tackles near far sideline.
- Agility to make sudden change of direction in pursuit.
- Steps upfield to challenge block and push run back inside.
- Capable of playing quickly off the block and making tackle.
- Pocket navigation and acceleration to become dangerous blitzer.
- Sticks and runs with pass-catching tight ends in coverage.
- Instinctive and reactive when spot dropping.
- Finished college with 26 passes defensed, including nine career interceptions.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jabril-cox/3200434f-5831-5503-5fb9-edf18e12b912
Dallas got good value for him in the 4th round.
He probably could have anywhere from the late 2nd through the end of round 3.
Considering where he was drafted, probably the best value pick for Dallas outside of Parsons at 12.
His ceiling is much higher than Mr. Swipe.