{"id":64494,"date":"2019-04-27T20:52:53","date_gmt":"2019-04-28T00:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=64494"},"modified":"2019-04-27T20:55:09","modified_gmt":"2019-04-28T00:55:09","slug":"dallas-cowboys-2019-nfl-draft-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/04\/27\/dallas-cowboys-2019-nfl-draft-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas Cowboys 2019 NFL Draft Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Dallas Cowboys 2019 NFL Draft has officially been decided, as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=JoneJe23,JoneJe22&amp;search=Jerry+Jones&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jerry Jones<\/a><\/strong> and company looked to add some talent to take the team to the next level. Despite not having a first-round pick, the Cowboys still managed to add some good players to the roster.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Second round, 58<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong>Trysten Hill<\/strong>, defensive tackle, Central Florida<\/li>\n<li>Third round, 90<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McGoCo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor McGovern<\/a><\/strong>, guard, Penn State<\/li>\n<li>Fourth round, 128<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong>Tony Pollard<\/strong>, running back, Memphis<\/li>\n<li>Fifth round, 158<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=JackMi00,JackMi20&amp;search=Michael+Jackson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Michael Jackson<\/a><\/strong>, cornerback, Miami<\/li>\n<li>Fifth round, 165<sup>th<\/sup> overall: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/04\/joe-jackson-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Jackson<\/a>,<\/strong> defensive end, Miami<\/li>\n<li>Sixth round, 213<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0overall:\u00a0<strong>Donovan Wilson,\u00a0<\/strong>safety, Texas A&amp;M<\/li>\n<li>Seventh round, 218<sup>th<\/sup> overall:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/04\/21\/mike-weber-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mike Weber<\/strong><\/a>, running back, Ohio State<\/li>\n<li>Seventh round, 241<sup>st<\/sup> overall:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/31\/jalen-jelks-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Jalen Jelks<\/strong><\/a>, defensive end, Oregon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dallas Cowboys 2019 NFL Draft Grade: 7.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Dallas Cowboys 2019 NFL Draft Review<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>The Best Player: Trysten Hill<\/h3>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys got an instant-starter with their second-round pick. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/I\/IrviDa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Irving<\/a><\/strong> retired, the Cowboys knew they needed to upgrade their defensive tackle position. They did just that by selecting Trysten Hill out of Central Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Hill is a 308-pound immovable monster capable of eating up double teams and clogging rushing lanes. The Cowboys play in the same division as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BarkSa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saquon Barkley<\/a><\/strong> and lost the NFC Championship Game because they couldn\u2019t stop <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GurlTo01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Todd Gurley<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AndeC.00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">C.J. Anderson<\/a><\/strong>. This pick is a perfect marriage of need and talent and helps address a major hole in the Cowboy\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n<h3>The Head-Scratcher: No Early Safety<\/h3>\n<p>The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2019 NFL Draft with two clear needs: defensive tackle and safety. While they addressed defensive tackle with the Hill selection, they opted not to take a safety with either one of their Day Two picks. Hill was a good selection, but the Cowboys chose him over guys like <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/03\/taylor-rapp-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Taylor Rapp<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/16\/nasir-adderley-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Nasir Adderley<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Just about all of the instant-impact safeties were gone by the third round, so it\u2019s hard to blame the Cowboys for not reaching. That said, the Cowboys appear to be banking on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/I\/IlokGe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">George Iloka<\/a><\/strong> returning to his pre-2018 form as a one-year rental. As of right now, the safety position is the only hole on an otherwise-stacked defense.<\/p>\n<h3>The Surprise: Connor McGovern<\/h3>\n<p>While it\u2019s not the unparalleled force of a few years ago, the Dallas Cowboys offensive line is still one of the better units in the league. Not many people expected Dallas to invest one of their Day Two picks in the offensive line, but that didn\u2019t stop the Cowboys from taking Connor McGovern with the 90<sup>th<\/sup> overall pick.<\/p>\n<p>This is case where the value was just too good to pass up. McGovern is a second-round who somehow was still available late into the third round. There\u2019s no such thing as too many good offensive linemen, and McGovern can help clear holes what should be a run-heavy offense. Even with <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/04\/03\/chauncey-gardner-johnson-2019-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Chauncey Gardner-Johnson<\/strong><\/a> still available, the Cowboys opted to pick the best player available.<\/p>\n<h3>The Steal: Also Connor McGovern<\/h3>\n<p>The Cowboys didn\u2019t get a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BradTo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> level steal in this draft, but Connor McGovern was easily the best bang for the buck. McGovern has the ability to come in and immediately compete for a starting job. He\u2019s strong against the run and the pass and could be a huge asset as early as 2019. What more could you want from a third-round pick?<\/p>\n<h3>Most Likely to Turn Heads During Training Camp: Tony Pollard<\/h3>\n<p>Tony Pollard may be listed as a running back, but he\u2019s so much more than that. Pollard is capable of making plays as a runner, receiver, and most importantly, as a returner. During his time at college, Pollard had more receiving yards (1,292) than rushing yards (941), which shows how dangerous he can be in the passing game. Additionally, Pollard returned a ludicrous seven kick returns for touchdowns during his time with Memphis.<\/p>\n<p>New offensive coordinator <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MoorKe02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kellen Moore<\/a><\/strong> is supposed to be a decently creative mind, and Pollard could be a dangerous weapon if utilized properly. He\u2019s a threat to break open a big play every time he touches the ball and should be a blast to watch early in camp.<\/p>\n<h3>The Rest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Michael Jackson<\/strong> played cornerback in college, but might not have the coverage skills to play the position as a pro. The 6\u20191\u201d cornerback isn\u2019t a natural in coverage and can\u2019t follow guys in man. However, he\u2019s more than capable of dropping in a shallow zone and breaking up tight passes. Add in special teams potential and this appears to be the type of player you\u2019d expect to get in the fifth round.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JackJo20.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Jackson<\/a><\/strong> is a great depth pick for a team who already has two starting edge defenders. He has an ideal NFL build at 6\u20194\u201d and 275 pounds, but he lacks the polish required to be a starting defensive end. Jackson is notably stiff out of his stance and doesn\u2019t have the bend to consistently beat tackles off the edge. That said, he has good power and can develop into a decent rotational player.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donovan Wilson<\/strong> is a hard-hitting safety who struggles with consistency. He&#8217;ll drop some of the nastiest hits you&#8217;ll see but also leaves quite a few plays on the field. Wilson missed 10 tackles last season, which obviously isn&#8217;t good for a run-first safety. Additionally, he offers nothing in the passing game. Per Pro Football Focus, Wilson allowed 20 receptions on 26 targets for 280 yards, five touchdowns, and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mike Weber\u00a0<\/strong>is more a pure runner compared to Pollard, but he&#8217;s still a great seventh-round selection. Weber has great straight-line speed but doesn&#8217;t have the most agility or bring much to the passing game. Basically, he&#8217;s a good emergency plan capable of carrying the ball 10-15 times a game should the unspeakable happen to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/ElliEz00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ezekiel Elliott<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jalen Jelks<\/strong> boasts a big frame at 6&#8217;5&#8243; with an 83&#8243; wingspan. Dallas has a type, and Jelks was probably selected because of his overall build. The rest of his measurables, however, leave a lot to be desired and his collegiate production doesn&#8217;t suggest there&#8217;s a great player in there. 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