(From left) Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones and Chief Operating Officer Stephen Jones head the table in The War Room during the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at The . The Dallas Cowboys filled out their roster even further with on Day 3 of the NFL draft on Saturday. He ended his college career with five interceptions and 12 pass breakups. 17 overall): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma, 2019 (No. Go behind the scenes on the Cowboys bus as first-round pick Tyler Smith heads to The Star for the first time. He also returned kicks as a freshman (7-145-20.7) but did not as a sophomore, when he carried the load on offense. He has the size (6-foot, 197 pounds) coordinator Dan Quinn wants in his cornerbacks. 88 - Jalen Tolbert, WR, South. He is not going to give much as a pass-rusher, but he is an exceptional run defender. 2022 draft picks: Round (overall) Selection Grade; 1 (13) Jordan Davis . He blocked for an offense. My take: In his one year at Arkansas after a four-year run at Illinois State, he showed he was ready for the jump in level of play. Do the draft the Cowboys way! 5th round draft pick CB Daron Bland joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. Here's why the former South Alabama star could have an instant impact in the passing game. The Cowboys used their last pick of the draft in the sixth round on Saturday, setting the stage for a rookie class that will look to address some needs on both offense and defense. Analysis: Smith is a late-riser in the process, though there are questions as to where he plays most in the NFL. For now, these outlets weigh in with their far more modest grades for the seven-player haul. Please check your email for a confirmation. The biggest move for the Cowboys this offseason was trading wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for draft picks. They maintain that they did that once again this year, and that theyre thrilled with the players they chose. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | Here is a 2022 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Dallas Cowboys: Round 1 (No. Hell provide depth and open-field quickness., The Cowboys reached right away for need with 4-3 run-stuffing nose tackle Smith in the first round. He started 11 games in 2021 (20 tackles, two interceptions, two pass breakups in 12 appearances) and 2022 (27 tackles, two for loss, five pass breakups), when he returned both of his interceptions for scores. Over the next weeks, dallascowboys.com dives deeper into the talented group of undrafted rookies that will battle for a roster spot this offseason. He's a Detroit native and graduate of Wayne State University. NFL DRAFT PICK TRACKER: NFL Draft 2022: First round picks, live instant grades, trades, updates TV INFO: How to watch 2022 . to get the ball in his hands. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 56 overall pick. Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to CB DaRon Bland, the fifth selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft. -- by Chad Reuter, Brooks began his collegiate career at Wingate University in 2018, scoring four times in 12 games played (17-297-17.5 receiving) as a true freshman. Jon Machota is a staff writer covering the Dallas Cowboys for The Athletic. But he reportedly shows enough talent to warrant a low-risk fifth round pick. 193rd overall) on Saturday. He had 10 tackles against Oklahoma and Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. He played 1,049 snaps at left tackle, allowing just three sacks. Click here to see all of Dallas picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. Schoonmaker, Vaughn and Brooks didnt give them the offensive skill punch they needed. And though these young men have yet to take a snap, step onto the field, or even put on a blue-starred helmet, the sports media world has already passed judgement on how good (or not) this draft class is. Cowboys. 202, grabbing Deuce Vaughn from Kansas State. "What I would say to you isyou really are thinking we have to have a second contract out of that deal," Stephen Jones said. The Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year in 2022, he led the Spartans in tackles for loss each of the last three seasons, including a career-high 19.0 as a senior. For better or worse, though, Dallas has always been unafraid to stick to their board. If theres a theme to the entire class, its the fact they definitely got bigger, especially on the line. Amari Cooper is now a Cleveland Brown, and it would shock no one to see the Cowboys try to find another pass catcher for Dak Prescott alongside CeeDee Lamb. He didnt start playing offensive line until midway through his senior year of high school, but adapted well in Chapel Hill, protecting the blind side of Sam Howell and Drake Maye the last three seasons.Richards appears more comfortable in pass protection where he uses his basketball background and length to square up and occupy rushers. Dallas Cowboys college scouting Justin Stucky joins the Draft Show to share his thoughts on 2023 NFL Draft and more. Richards is a great pick for a Cowboys team needing depth at tackle. Dallas sent fifth-round picks to Houston for Brandin Cooks (161st) and Indianapolis for cornerback Stephon Gilmore (176th). Here is the first 3-round 2022 NFL Mock Draft of the Dallas Cowboys 2022 offseason. At 6-foot and 234 pounds, Harper is smaller than most of the linebackers the Cowboys have, but he can run. Brooks started four of six games played that season (11-100-9.1) and the first six games of 2021 (14-181-12.9, one TD) before leaving the program for personal reasons. At 6-foot-7 and 312 pounds, Waletzko started 29 of 32 games at North Dakota at left tackle. 129 overall pick. Recap first-round pick Tyler Smith's first day as a Dallas Cowboy presented by Miller Lite. Jerry Jones and the rest of the Cowboys front office opted to close up shop Friday with another defender, selecting Texas Longhorns linebacker DeMarvion Overshown with their third-round choice, the 90th overall pick. For while the Dallas Cowboys can be viewed as favorites to possibly repeat after going 12-5 overall and finishing with an . Overshown is exactly the kind of linebacker I imagine in a Dan Quinn defense, flying to the ball at top speed and trying to avoid blocks whenever possible. Dallas Cowboys 2022 NFL Draft Picks: Round 1: No. The Cowboys 2021 draft picks led the improved defensive effort as linebacker Micah Parsons (No. He set or tied numerous career-highs during his senior season with the Wolverines with 35 receptions, 418 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns in an offense built around grounding Big Ten opponents into submission with their run game. What a surreal bit of synergy this turned out to be, as the dialogue in 2022 is picking up where 2021 left off: a discussion about penalties. (Photo of Deuce Vaughn: Peter Aiken / Getty Images). Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to TE Jake Ferguson, the fourth selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft. A former three-star recruit from Kansas, Scott appeared in 31 games for Southern Mississippi across the past three seasons. Sam Williams was very productive during his time at Ole Miss, recording 12.5 sacks during the 2021 season and forcing four fumbles. The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of theNFL Draft. Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys CB DaRon Bland as he meets with the media for the first time. Draft analysis: Cowboys select TE Jake Ferguson to help Schultz situation, Draft analysis: Third round WR Jalen Tolbert gives Cowboys a home run threat, Analysis: Second-rounder Sam Williams bolsters Cowboys pass rush. He can play on the line and was a productive pass-catcher with 145 receptions for 1,618 yards and 13 touchdowns. Tolbert had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons at South Alabama, including 1,474 yards and 82 catches with eight touchdowns in 2021. The Cowboys have been willing to be patient on players before. In the first round, the Cowboys selected Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith with pick No.. The second and third rounds take place on Friday, beginning at 7 p.m. Rounds four through seven take place on Saturday, beginning at noon. FRISCO, Texas The Dallas Cowboys' 2022 draft class is now set. An impressive athlete for someone his size, Smith posted PFF grades of 75.0 or better in each of the past two seasons. The Dallas Cowboys select Ole Miss edge Sam Williams in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. Cowboys Pro Bowl running back Tony Pollard, who led the NFL in scrimmage yards per touch (5.9) in 2022 among players with at least 200 . The Cowboys wont pick until No. With the trade of Amari Cooper and the loss of Cedrick Wilson, the Cowboys needed to add a receiver -- especially with Michael Gallup coming off knee surgery. audio Sam Williams Draft Day Conference Call | 2022 Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys EDGE Sam Williams as he meets with the media for the first time. He was the No. 04/28/22. 17 overall): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma, 2019 (No. The Cowboys believe Tyron Smith has plenty left in the tank, but first-round draft pick Tyler Smith -- who just turned 21 three weeks ago -- might be his eventual successor. 178 overall. They brought essentially all of their starters back on defense following a stellar free agency periodplus the trade for former Defensive Player of the Year cornerback Stephon Gilmore. The Cowboys had interest in guards Kenyon Green and Zion Johnson but they went to Houston and the Los Angeles Chargers with the 15th and 17th picks, respectively. Here is a 2022 NFL draft pick-by-pick breakdown for the Dallas Cowboys: Round 1 (No. Vaughn starred at Cedar Ridge High School in Texas before heading to Kansas State. Analysis: Consistency and playing through physicality is an issue for Tolbert, who otherwise played really well at South Alabama. For more Dallas Cowboys coverage, go toCowboys Country. He was a first-team All-Big Ten pick in 2022 (48 tackles, 2.5 for loss in 14 starts). He again earned the honor in 2021 after leading the team with 12.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks (among 36 total tackles) and three forced fumbles in 12 starts. Dallas Cowboys 2022 NFL Draft Grades Round 1 Pick 24 Overall - Tyler Smith: B Tyler Smith is a solid prospect who has the potential to be a consistent starter for years. Patrik Walker. Kansas City received three 2022 NFL Draft picks from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for WR Tyreek Hill. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, Biggest Takeaways From Round 1 of the NFL Draft, Pete Carroll: Geno Smith Leads QB Battle Right Now, Commanders Draft UNC QB Sam Howell in Fifth Round, Watson Attorney Seeking Plaintiffs Medical Records, per Report. The Dallas Cowboys select LSU Tigers linebacker Damone Clarke in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 167 overall pick. That kind of improvement should be encouraging for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys college scouting Brett Maxie joins the Draft Show to share his thoughts on 2023 NFL Draft and more. They finished the season with a 12-5 record to win the NFC East and advance to the playoffs. If hes not the starting left guard in 2022, Tyler Smith could be Tyron Smiths replacement. He's also an incredibly powerful blocker, both in-line and out in space. However, Schoonmaker is not much of a threat after the catch. Brooks has good hands, with only two drops in 2022, but doesnt bring a ton of big play ability with a 4.69-second 40-yard dash., Not a sexy draft for Jerry Jones and company, but the picks they made near the top could pay immediate dividends. The first step would be to come close to replicating last years success with their first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. section: | slug: 2023-nfl-draft-full-list-of-cowboys-draft-picks-as-dallas-takes-rb-in-round-6-after-releasing-ezekiel-elliott | sport: football | route: article_single_special | Do not duplicate in any form without permission of the Dallas Cowboys. Fehoko started 11 of 12 games played the following season (44 tackles, three for loss with one sack, four pass breakups). Bigger and better than ever, theOFFICIAL 2022 Dallas Cowboys Star Magazine Draft Guidehas comprehensive scouting reports on 110 players with more than 500 of the top prospects overall listed. Welcome to the official draft home of the Dallas Cowboys. 26 overall) Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan:The first-team All-Big Tenperformer topped The Athletic's famed "Freaks List" last year, so that says plenty about his physical prowess. The Dallas Cowboys entered the 2023 NFL Draftin a great spot. Yes, starting defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins is 31 years old and on a one-year contract, but after the Cowboyscrushed free agencyand have hit home runs on each of their last three first-round picks (Pro Bowl wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, All-Pro linebacker Micah Parsons, and offensive lineman Tyler Smith), Dallas had higher expectations for this pick. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The Dallas Cowboys select Tulsa Golden Hurricane offensive tackle Tyler Smith in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 2 wide receiver opposite CeeDee Lamb, with the trade acquisition of Brandin Cooks. Offensive tackle Asim Richards out of North Carolina is an undersized but long finesse-ish pass-pro specialist who will provide the team with depth. Guard Connor Williams was picked up by the Miami Dolphins in free agency and OT Lael Collins was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals. The Cowboys used their last pick of the draft in the sixth round on Saturday,. In his one season as a full-time starter, he had 96 tackles, six sacks, 10 tackles for loss and 15 quarterback pressures. 24 overall) - Tyler Smith, OT, Tulsa: Jerry Jones and Co. embark on needed repairs to a formerly elite . (Full scouting report. You must be logged in to leave a comment. First was Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn, which turned out to be a heartwarming story since it was his father, who works in the team's personnel department, who called him to tell him the Cowboys were selecting him.