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The 2022 NFL Draft is over, with the Cowboys having made nine selections in the 2022 NFL Draft. Throughout the draft, Dallas stood pat and refused to back any trades. Positions of need were the focus of every pick, with a “best player available” strategy being thrown out … Read more
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After going with Linebacker at Pick 176, the Dallas Cowboys double-dipped and selected Oklahoma State Linebacker, Devin Harper, at Pick 193. While Harper is likely to see some playing time (given LSU LB Damone Clark is going to miss his rookie season recovering), he provides valuable depth to … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Oklahoma State linebacker Devin Harper with the 193rd pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s the second linebacker taken by the Cowboys after Damone Clark was taken with the 176th pick. My initial reaction is that this is a strange pick. Dallas only … Read more
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With their last two fifth-round picks, the Dallas Cowboys went all-in on defense and selected LSU LB Damone Clark with Pick 176 and Arkansas Defensive Tackle John Ridgeway at Pick 178. Starting with Clark, the need for a linebacker wasn’t high on the team’s needs, but with LB … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Arkansas Defensive Tackle John Ridgeway with one of their 5th-round picks, 178th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft. Billed at 6’5″ and over 320 lbs., Ridgeway potentially brings much-needed size to the middle of Dallas’ defensive line. He will likely compete with Quinton … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected LSU linebacker Damone Clark with the 176th pick in the NFL Draft. It’s the second straight year Dallas has selected an LSU LB after taking Jabril Cox in last year’s draft. Last season, Clark was a First-team All-SEC selection and received Second-team All-American … Read more
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With their second fifth-round pick, the Dallas Cowboys addressed their secondary and drafted Fresno State Cornerback DaRon Bland. While some fans and analysts felt their secondary was an area that the Cowboys didn’t need to address in this year’s draft, the franchise took a flier on a CB … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Fresno St. Cornerback DaRon Bland with one of their 5th-round picks, 167th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft. Bland joins a group of young corners with Kelvin Joseph and Nahshon Wright, Day 2 picks from last year, competing for a role along with … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected North Dakota OT Matt Waletzko with the 155th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. He’s the second offensive lineman taken by Dallas after Tulsa’s Tyler Smith in the first round. I like the idea of extra depth at tackle, especially since Smith will … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have added another offensive lineman in their 2022 class, drafting North Dakota’s Matt Waletzko with a 5th-round pick. Waletzko measured a whopping 6’8″ and 312 lbs at this year’s Scouting Combine. He brings another depth possibility as the Cowboys look to restock behind Tyron Smith … Read more
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After filling three of their needs on Day One and Day Two, the Dallas Cowboys stayed on the offensive side of the ball after selecting South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert in the previous round and drafted Wisconsin TE Jake Ferguson with the 129th Pick. Entering this year’s draft, … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have taken Wisconsin TE Jake Ferguson with the 129th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Ferguson was heavily involved in the Badger offense for four seasons, catching 145 passes for 1,168 yards and 13 touchdowns in his college career. Last season, he caught 46 passes … Read more
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Entering this year’s NFL Draft, one of the biggest debates was whether the Dallas Cowboys should go after a WR early. To add fuel to the fire, there were rumors they were going after USC WR Drake London if he fell around the “12-15 Pick Range.” Well as … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected South Alabama WR Jalen Tolbert with the 88th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Tolbert caught 178 passes for 3,140 yards and 22 touchdowns in four seasons at South Alabama. Last season, he caught 82 passes for 1,474 yards … Read more
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After addressing the Offensive Line with the 24th Pick in this year’s NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys shifted to the other side of the ball and selected Ole Miss Defensive End Sam Williams with the 56th Pick. Williams, who was a popular prospect targeted in most mocks for … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Ole Miss edge rusher Sam Williams with the 56th overall pick. Hailing from Montgomery, Alabama, Williams was a First-team All-SEC selection and received Second-team All-American honors from Sporting News last season. He recorded 22.5 sacks as a Rebel, including 12.5 in 2021. He’ll … Read more
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With the first round over, the Cowboys have eight picks remaining in the 2022 NFL Draft. Dallas took Tulsa offensive lineman Tyler Smith with the 24th pick, leaving much to be desired with its next selections. Many positions still need to be addressed, including wide receiver, defensive line … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have taken Tulsa OL Tyler Smith with the 24th overall pick. It’s a pick some of us saw coming but never wanted to believe. With better prospects on the board, including edge rusher Jermaine Johnson and center Tyler Linderbaum, I’m not sure why Dallas went … Read more
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The Dallas Cowboys have selected Offensive Tackle Tyler Smith from Tulsa with their 1st-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Originally from Forth Worth, TX, Smith was a redshirt sophomore for the Golden Hurricane in 2021. He started at left tackle, a position that could soon be open … Read more
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Condolences to employers across the country today who think they’re going to get anything out of us. It’s Draft Day 2022, the NFL’s biggest holiday, and only one thing is on hardcore football fans’ minds as they prepare for the big event. The Dallas Cowboys sit at the … Read more
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After what felt like an eternity of waiting, we have finally made it to Draft Day. While we still sit hours away until the Dallas Cowboys are on the clock, I wanted to give a Buy or Sell verdict on the latest rumor that came out Wednesday claiming … Read more
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