While admittedly, I hold some skepticism regarding the 2022 Dallas Cowboys Draft Class, I would love to be proven wrong. Still, my thoughts on the Cowboys’ recent signing of 20 undrafted free agents are a bit more optimistic. Not only were four of our recent signees in my top 250 prospects, but several others display the upside to push for a roster spot in training camp. The Cowboys obviously had other areas they were looking to add competition to their roster as they agreed to terms with four wide receivers, six defensive backs, and two centers. They also got their hands…
Author: Austin Smith
The 2022 NFL Draft has come and gone, and after a lackluster start to free agency, Dallas has finally added some promising talent to their roster. With nine picks heading into the process, the Cowboys chose not to budge from their predetermined slots, selecting four offensive players and five defenders in their 2022 Dallas Cowboys draft class. I had them reaching more often than not and am surprised at how much the front office targeted projection over production. Tyler Smith, Matt Waletzko, DaRon Bland, and Devin Harper will need a significant amount of development in order to have an impact…
After an exciting start to the 2022 NFL Draft, teams are gearing up for another night of improving their rosters with highly-talented young athletes. We still haven’t seen a run on quarterbacks, which likely starts at some point in round two. There are also a healthy number of talented linebackers, edge rushers, and pass catchers that should hear their names called early and often on day two. Here are my top-ten available prospects to start the day. Big Board RankingProspectPositionSchool21Arnold EbiketieEDGEPenn State Comments: While pass rushers usually go higher than expected on draft night, players like Jermaine Johnson and George…
On Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft, the first Dallas Cowboys draft pick was made, selecting Tyler Smith with the 24th pick. Smith is a high-upside offensive lineman from Tulsa that is one of the youngest players in this draft after just turning 21 earlier this month. Originally from North Crowley High School in Texas, Smith started 23 games in three years playing left tackle for the Golden Hurricanes. He was named a Freshman All-American as a redshirt freshman in 2020, while being honored on the All-AAC teams twice. At the Combine, he measured just under 6’5” at 324…
With Day 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft in the books, football fans got their offseason football fix with an entertaining evening of moves. I highlighted several questions in my final mock draft, and Round 1 provided plenty of answers in that regard. From draft night trades to surprising picks, the first night of the three-day event was nothing short of non-stop drama that kept football fans on the edge of their seat. Even the speed of the first several picks was exciting, as some teams had zero to debate or discuss when their clock started. 2022 NFL Draft Trades…
It’s been a long year of evaluating prospects for the 2022 NFL Draft, and while I’m just getting this final mock draft in before the event starts, better late than never. I don’t predict trades, and tried to stay as true to my big board as possible. Tonight will offer plenty of intrigue as well. Where will the run on quarterbacks start? Will any receivers that are planning to hold out be dealt? How about Jimmy Garoppolo or Jordan Love. Will teams unhappy with their options in the top ten look to move back? Will teams that passed on a…
The 2022 NFL Draft is upon us, and for each of the 32 teams, their final NFL Draft big board is set. While every franchise has their own theory on drafting talent, the common goal is to trust the final evaluations by sticking to the players at or near the top of your board. This year, I had five top-10 grades in Aidan Hutchinson, Evan Neal, Ikem Ekownu, Travon Walker and Kyle Hamilton. However, Ekwonu, Walker, and Hamilton garnered borderline top-10 grades, which shows that this was not the ideal year to have a top-10 selection. In all, my top…
The 2022 NFL Draft is upon us, and for each of the 32 teams, their final NFL Draft big board is set. While every franchise has their own theory on drafting talent, the common goal is to trust the final evaluations by sticking to the players at or near the top of your board. This year, I had five top-10 grades in Aidan Hutchinson, Evan Neal, Ikem Ekownu, Travon Walker and Kyle Hamilton. However, Ekwonu, Walker, and Hamilton garnered borderline top-10 grades, which shows that this was not the ideal year to have a top-10 selection. In all, my top…
The 2022 NFL Draft is upon us, and for each of the 32 teams, their final NFL Draft big board is set. While every franchise has their own theory on drafting talent, the common goal is to trust the final evaluations by sticking to the players at or near the top of your board. This year, I had five top-10 grades in Aidan Hutchinson, Evan Neal, Ikem Ekownu, Travon Walker and Kyle Hamilton. However, Ekwonu, Walker, and Hamilton garnered borderline top-10 grades, which shows that this was not the ideal year to have a top-10 selection. In all, my top…
With the 2022 NFL Draft finally here, Cowboys Nation should be pumped for the idea of adding young talent to a team that has seen more subtraction than addition this offseason. While Dallas had little trouble winning the NFC East a year ago, an early playoff exit proved that this roster still has room for improvement, which this Dallas Cowboys mock draft will address. Considering the team prioritized cap space at the start of free agency, fans of America’s Team are likely itching to get to the draft. There, Dallas will finally get their hands on some quality players that…