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So our opinion, this was not a WOW draft where really good players/star players fell to the Cowboys. Not much sizzle in this draft for Dallas but lots of good steak. No CeeDee Lamb/Trevon Diggs falling our way this year. In fact Dallas would see reported targets constantly come off the board just before they were on the clock. We see this as a solid draft where Dallas landed guys who fit their needs. B to B- as a grade only in that they did not land any obvious stars but they did land 2-4 starters down the road. The indented write ups from NFL.com.
Dallas stuck to finding highly athletic kids but really went away from their normal drafting pattern of avoiding the small school guys. Clearly Dallas was focused more on the player's traits.
PS, rumors fly that Tristen Hill is on the trading block, especially with the pick of Ridgeway in the 5th.
Round 1 #24 Tyler Smith OG/OT
On the plus side, kid (only 21) has great size, intelligence (30 wunderlick) and athletic ability. Absolute road grader in the run game and plays with a nasty streak. Not as strong in pass pro but will be moving inside for year's 1 and likely 2. Biggest need for Dallas in the draft. Jerry/Stephen Jones thinks he can kick out to OT eventually. My #4 favorite pick of this draft for Da Boys
On the negative side, Smith tends to "catch" defenders instead of exploding into them and draws too many penalties.
Look for him to push Conner McGovern week 1 as our starter at LG. With the UND OT in the 5th, Dallas has gotten bigger and nastier along the OL with this draft. Ferguson the TE fits this mold as well.
Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. He's explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts. He's too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. There is some bust potential present, but the ceiling could draw a team to him on Day 2 of the draft.
Dallas stuck to finding highly athletic kids but really went away from their normal drafting pattern of avoiding the small school guys. Clearly Dallas was focused more on the player's traits.
PS, rumors fly that Tristen Hill is on the trading block, especially with the pick of Ridgeway in the 5th.
Round 1 #24 Tyler Smith OG/OT
On the plus side, kid (only 21) has great size, intelligence (30 wunderlick) and athletic ability. Absolute road grader in the run game and plays with a nasty streak. Not as strong in pass pro but will be moving inside for year's 1 and likely 2. Biggest need for Dallas in the draft. Jerry/Stephen Jones thinks he can kick out to OT eventually. My #4 favorite pick of this draft for Da Boys
On the negative side, Smith tends to "catch" defenders instead of exploding into them and draws too many penalties.
Look for him to push Conner McGovern week 1 as our starter at LG. With the UND OT in the 5th, Dallas has gotten bigger and nastier along the OL with this draft. Ferguson the TE fits this mold as well.
Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. He's explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts. He's too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. There is some bust potential present, but the ceiling could draw a team to him on Day 2 of the draft.
