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Gut Reaction to the Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft

We have our 2019 draft class for the Dallas Cowboys, for better or worse. There will be plenty of deep analysis of the player selected, and those not taken, in the days ahead. For now, here’s my gut reaction to what Dallas did over the weekend. Going into … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Jalen Jelks

Cowboys 2019 Draft: DE Jalen Jelks Selected in 7th Round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Defensive End Jalen Jelks from Oregon in the seventh round, 241st overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. Jelks is the second DE taken by the Cowboys in this draft; Dallas also selected Miami’s Joe Jackson in the fifth round. They also helped the … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Mike Weber

Cowboys 2019 Draft: RB Mike Weber Selected in 7th Round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Running Back Mike Weber from Ohio State with a seventh-round pick, 218th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. Weber is the second RB taken by the Cowboys in this draft. They selected Tony Pollard out of Memphis in the fourth round. With the … Read more

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Donovan Wilson

Cowboys 2019 Draft: S Donovan Wilson Selected in 6th Round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Safety Donovan Wilson from Texas A&M with a sixth-round pick, 213th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. Many felt the Cowboys would make safety their first pick in this draft, but apparently they’re happier with Jeff Heath, George Iloka, and Xavier Woods than … Read more

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Joe Jackson

Cowboys 2019 Draft: DE Joe Jackson Selected in 5th Round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Defensive End Joe Jackson from Miami with a fifth-round pick, 165th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. Just seven picks earlier, Dallas drafted an ironically-named teammate of Joe’s, CB Michael Jackson. This now makes three defensive players in addition to DT Trysten Hill … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Michael Jackson

Cowboys 2019 Draft: CB Michael Jackson Selected in 5th Round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Cornerback Michael Jackson from Miami with a fifth-round pick, 158th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. Dallas received this pick from the Oakland Raiders after a couple of trades. The Cowboys sent their second 4th-round pick, 136th overall, to the Bengals to move … Read more

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Tony Pollard

Cowboys 2019 Draft: RB Tony Pollard Selected in 4th Round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected Running Back Tony Pollard from Memphis with one of their fourth-round picks, 128th overall, in the 2019 NFL Draft. Pollard is listed 6’0″, 210 lbs. and was a record-setting kick returner for the Tigers. He set the school record with seven KR touchdowns … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Dallas Cowboys Select OL Connor McGovern With 90th Pick

Dallas Cowboys Select OL Connor McGovern With 90th Pick

The Dallas Cowboys surprisingly pass on safety for another round. With Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and other safeties still on the board, the Cowboys decided to take an offensive player in the third round. With the 90th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Cowboys drafted OL Connor McGovern, from … Read more

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Cowboys Draft Target: Central Florida DT Trysten Hill

With 58th Pick, Dallas Cowboys Draft DT Trysten Hill

The Dallas Cowboys have finally joined the 2019 NFL Draft after sitting on the sidelines during the first round. With the 58th pick, the Dallas Cowboys have selected Defensive Tackle Trysten Hill, from UCF. The Cowboys got very lucky on the second round, seeing many valuable prospects available … Read more

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Written by: Mauricio Rodriguez

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Blake Jarwin, Giants

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Tight End

We’ve reached the end of our 2019 Draft Needs series, and we’re concluding with the position that I feel is the Dallas Cowboys’ greatest concern this year. Based on current talent and possible future need, I believe that the Tight End position should be their top draft priority. … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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NFC East QB Picture Could Look Very Different After the Draft 1

NFC East Busy in 1st Round of 2019 NFL Draft

Though the Dallas Cowboys didn’t have a first round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the NFC East was very active on the first day of the draft. The New York Giants finished the first round after making three selections, including a trade up from the second round. … Read more

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Written by: John Williams

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Jeff Heath

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Safety

To many onlookers, the safety position is considered the biggest need right now for the Dallas Cowboys. It is arguably their most talked-about spot headed into the 2019 NFL Draft, expected to be addressed with one of the team’s highest picks. After sending their first-round pick to Oakland … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Sean's Scout: RB Rod Smith Proving Valuable Offensive Threat

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Running Back

The Dallas Cowboys have general depth across the roster right now, but you can’t include the running back position in that statement. Ezekiel Elliott is a superstar but Rod Smith is a free agent and the rest of the RBs have barely any playing experience. Could Dallas use … Read more

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Final 2019 Dallas Cowboys 7-Round Mock Draft 1

Final 2019 Dallas Cowboys 7-Round Mock Draft

After months of anticipation and buildup, the 2019 NFL Draft is finally upon us! Yes, the Dallas Cowboys are without a first-round draft pick due to the Amari Cooper trade, but in my opinion this just makes this years draft that much more exciting. I don’t know about … Read more

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Written by: Brian Martin

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Antwaun Woods, Seahawks

Dallas Cowboys 2019 Draft Needs: Defensive Tackle

After the Dallas Cowboys gave up 273 rushing yards in last season’s playoff loss to the Rams, the defensive tackle position became a greater concern for 2019. It’s one of the key spots that Dallas may address in this week’s NFL Draft. It’s unfair to allow one game … Read more

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Written by: Jess Haynie

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Cowboys Draft Target: Central Florida DT Trysten Hill

Cowboys Draft: DT is Unlikely at #58

The draft needs have been discussed. You’ve read the mock drafts. The Dallas Cowboys have put their draft board together. Now all that’s left to be done is for the Cowboys to go and draft football players. The NFL Draft will begin on Thursday night, but the Dallas … Read more

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Written by: John Williams

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Cowboys Draft: Final Wishlist For 58th Overall

Cowboys Draft: Final Wishlist For 58th Overall

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, the shortlist of prospects for the Cowboys to target with their first selection grows narrower and narrower. Now, when the Cowboys come on the clock Friday night, fans will have a clear idea about which group of players they’d like to see … Read more

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Written by: Kevin Brady

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