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·Round 1 Pick 19 (19)
Leighton Vander esch ILB Boise St. - A
I loved this pick. When need and talent aligns, it's a beautiful thing. I have no worries about this guys neck. None. While I'm sure there will be some bumps early on, this guy will be a monster for us in the middle for a long time. His run stuffing and coverage ability will transform this defense.
Round 2 Pick 18 (50)
Connor Williams G Texas - A
There were flashier guys on the board that I would have liked, but there is no denying that this guy is a great pick. Again, talent aligned with need. He will solidify a sore spot on our line, and once again we should be talked about as having one of the most dominant Olines in the league. Both Zeke and Dak rejoice with this pick.
Round 3 Pick 17 (81)
Michael Gallup WR Colorado St. - A-
Another nice pick, but we were kind of forced into making this pick with the departure of Dez Bryant. While Gallup is a nice pick in this spot, there were some players on the board where we could have really helped our defense. But starting WR talent was drying up in a hurry, and we had little choice but to go in this direction. Still, a nice player to get, regardless of the circumstances.
Round 4 Pick 16 (116)
Dorance Armstrong EDGE Kansas - C+
Armstrong looked to be the next great college passrusher his first couple of seasons. But a change of scheme and some minor injuries put a damper on that during his last season. Still, this guy has some pass rush ability. Not really sure where he fits in our team outside of a rotation, but like they say, you can never have to many pass rushers. I would have preferred to went with DT or S at this spot.
Round 4 Pick 37 (137) Compensatory
Dalton Schultz TE Stanford - A+
This might be my favorite pick of the draft. When we missed out on Dallas Goedert, I was bummed. But this guy is a VERY nice consolation prize. He is the closest thing to Jason Witten as there was in this draft, as far as playing styles. This guy is a very good blocker right now, and has the soft hands to develop into a nice pass catcher, too. I have little doubt that he is already the best TE on our roster right now. Getting an immediate contributor, if not outright starter as the last pick in the 4th round is GREAT VALUE. Both Zeke and Dak will love this guy.
Round 5 Pick 34 (171) Compensatory
Mike White QB Western Kentucky - B+
Admittedly, I knew very little about this guy when his name was called. But the more I read and watch about him, the more I like him. He's more of your traditional tall,stand in the pocket, strong armed QB than we've been used to. But it looks like this guy is calm under pressure and has very good accuracy. He may never beat out Dak, but he could either be a long term backup, or possible trade chip in a few years. Even just getting to know him over the last few hours, I already like him better than Cooper Rush. Just looks to have more upside.
Round 6 Pick 19 (193)
Chris Covington OLB Indiana - F
Here's where the WTF head scratching starts. I doubt this guy makes the final roster. He seems to be more of a special teams athlete than an actual LBer. Now, if he can come in a do that at a high level? Who knows. There might be a place for you. But right now, I'm betting against it. Enjoy your summer in Dallas.
Round 6 Pick 34 (208) Compensatory
Cedrick Wilson WR Boise St.- C
Another WTF pick, but for different reasons. This guy has some talent, and is a decent value here. But it was a curious pick, only because of the mass numbers we have (had) at the position. He was a very productive WR in college. It's possible he might make the final roster, but as of right now I think he's a candidate for the PS.
Round 7 Pick 18 (236)
Bo Scarbrough RB Alabama - A
All right. Now were back in business. Scarbrough is a very nice value late in the 7th round. He provides a nice hammer for when we have to give Zeke a breather. And more than that, he's insurance in case Zeke decides it's party time and starts to act like an idiot again. I wouldn't panic if Scarbrough had to be the main ball carrier for a game or two like I would have before today if Zeke for some reason couldn't go.
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Overall, I'm happy with this draft. I think we got good value and good players with every pick but the 6th round LBer. But if we are going to make a WTF pick, I'm happy it was late in the 6th and not our customary 2nd round mystery pick.
Anyway, I think we not only addressed some big needs, but did so with some talented football players. My only regret is that we were not able to come away with a plugger for the middle of our DLine. A safety would have also been nice, but not as big a pill to swallow by missing there. There were some opportunities, but it didn't work out for whatever reason. Some of the guys I liked did go a little higher than I expected. For an overall draft grade, I give this years draft class the early kneejerk grade of... A-
Leighton Vander esch ILB Boise St. - A
I loved this pick. When need and talent aligns, it's a beautiful thing. I have no worries about this guys neck. None. While I'm sure there will be some bumps early on, this guy will be a monster for us in the middle for a long time. His run stuffing and coverage ability will transform this defense.
Round 2 Pick 18 (50)
Connor Williams G Texas - A
There were flashier guys on the board that I would have liked, but there is no denying that this guy is a great pick. Again, talent aligned with need. He will solidify a sore spot on our line, and once again we should be talked about as having one of the most dominant Olines in the league. Both Zeke and Dak rejoice with this pick.
Round 3 Pick 17 (81)
Michael Gallup WR Colorado St. - A-
Another nice pick, but we were kind of forced into making this pick with the departure of Dez Bryant. While Gallup is a nice pick in this spot, there were some players on the board where we could have really helped our defense. But starting WR talent was drying up in a hurry, and we had little choice but to go in this direction. Still, a nice player to get, regardless of the circumstances.
Round 4 Pick 16 (116)
Dorance Armstrong EDGE Kansas - C+
Armstrong looked to be the next great college passrusher his first couple of seasons. But a change of scheme and some minor injuries put a damper on that during his last season. Still, this guy has some pass rush ability. Not really sure where he fits in our team outside of a rotation, but like they say, you can never have to many pass rushers. I would have preferred to went with DT or S at this spot.
Round 4 Pick 37 (137) Compensatory
Dalton Schultz TE Stanford - A+
This might be my favorite pick of the draft. When we missed out on Dallas Goedert, I was bummed. But this guy is a VERY nice consolation prize. He is the closest thing to Jason Witten as there was in this draft, as far as playing styles. This guy is a very good blocker right now, and has the soft hands to develop into a nice pass catcher, too. I have little doubt that he is already the best TE on our roster right now. Getting an immediate contributor, if not outright starter as the last pick in the 4th round is GREAT VALUE. Both Zeke and Dak will love this guy.
Round 5 Pick 34 (171) Compensatory
Mike White QB Western Kentucky - B+
Admittedly, I knew very little about this guy when his name was called. But the more I read and watch about him, the more I like him. He's more of your traditional tall,stand in the pocket, strong armed QB than we've been used to. But it looks like this guy is calm under pressure and has very good accuracy. He may never beat out Dak, but he could either be a long term backup, or possible trade chip in a few years. Even just getting to know him over the last few hours, I already like him better than Cooper Rush. Just looks to have more upside.
Round 6 Pick 19 (193)
Chris Covington OLB Indiana - F
Here's where the WTF head scratching starts. I doubt this guy makes the final roster. He seems to be more of a special teams athlete than an actual LBer. Now, if he can come in a do that at a high level? Who knows. There might be a place for you. But right now, I'm betting against it. Enjoy your summer in Dallas.
Round 6 Pick 34 (208) Compensatory
Cedrick Wilson WR Boise St.- C
Another WTF pick, but for different reasons. This guy has some talent, and is a decent value here. But it was a curious pick, only because of the mass numbers we have (had) at the position. He was a very productive WR in college. It's possible he might make the final roster, but as of right now I think he's a candidate for the PS.
Round 7 Pick 18 (236)
Bo Scarbrough RB Alabama - A
All right. Now were back in business. Scarbrough is a very nice value late in the 7th round. He provides a nice hammer for when we have to give Zeke a breather. And more than that, he's insurance in case Zeke decides it's party time and starts to act like an idiot again. I wouldn't panic if Scarbrough had to be the main ball carrier for a game or two like I would have before today if Zeke for some reason couldn't go.
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Overall, I'm happy with this draft. I think we got good value and good players with every pick but the 6th round LBer. But if we are going to make a WTF pick, I'm happy it was late in the 6th and not our customary 2nd round mystery pick.
Anyway, I think we not only addressed some big needs, but did so with some talented football players. My only regret is that we were not able to come away with a plugger for the middle of our DLine. A safety would have also been nice, but not as big a pill to swallow by missing there. There were some opportunities, but it didn't work out for whatever reason. Some of the guys I liked did go a little higher than I expected. For an overall draft grade, I give this years draft class the early kneejerk grade of... A-