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Dallas Cowboys 2022 Draft Picks

DRAFT TRACKER
Round 1 • Pick 24 (24) • OT Tyler Smith
Round 2 • Pick 24 (56) • EDGE Sam Williams
Round 3 • Pick 24 (88) • WR Jalen Tolbert
Round 4 • Pick 24 (129) • TE Jake Ferguson
Round 5 • Pick 12 (155) • OT Matt Waletzko
Round 5 • Pick 24 (167) • CB DaRon Bland
Round 5 • Pick 33 (176) • LB Damone Clark
Round 5 • Pick 35 (178) • DT John Ridgeway
Round 6 • Pick 14 (193) • LB Devin Harper
FULL DRAFT TRACKER
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Featured Draft Content

The Cowboys completed the NFL Draft, taking nine players, including six on Day 3. If there’s a theme to the entire class, it’s the fact they definitely got bigger, especially on the line.
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Cowboys Standing "Tall" With This 2022 Draft Class

The Cowboys completed the NFL Draft, taking nine players, including six on Day 3. If there’s a theme to the entire class, it’s the fact they definitely got bigger, especially on the line.
Here is the beauty of the past three days.
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Spagnola: The Draft Pick Cowboys Most Needed

Here is the beauty of the past three days.
The Cowboys addressed several needs with their nine draft picks over the past three days, but they also found plenty of value according to their own draft board.
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Notes: Draft Grades, Damone Clark's Injury & More

The Cowboys addressed several needs with their nine draft picks over the past three days, but they also found plenty of value according to their own draft board.
Here’s what the Cowboys had to say about the 2022 Draft class.
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What They're Saying About The 9 Draft Picks

Here’s what the Cowboys had to say about the 2022 Draft class.

OL | Tyler Smith

From the criticism of the pick to the legacy of Larry Allen, Tyler Smith is not daunted by the outside noise surrounding his selection by the Cowboys a No. 24 overall.

1st Round | OL Tyler Smith

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Eatman: Tyler Smith Could Be A "Now & Later" Pick

The Cowboys found a player who helps them right away at guard, and perhaps at left tackle down the road.

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Inside Access: Tyler Smith's First Day | 2022

Recap first-round pick Tyler Smith's first day as a Dallas Cowboy presented by Miller Lite.

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Tyler Smith Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys OL Tyler Smith as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Tyler Smith Undaunted By Larry Allen's Legacy

From the criticism of the pick to the legacy of Larry Allen, Tyler Smith is not daunted by the outside noise surrounding his selection by the Cowboys a No. 24 overall.

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Draft Show Interview: Tyler Smith | 2022

1st round draft pick OL Tyler Smith joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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How 1st-Rounder Tyler Smith Fits Into O-Line Plans

The Cowboys addressed an immediate need on the offensive line, drafting former Tulsa tackle Tyler Smith at No. 24. How does Smith fit into the O-Line plans? Let's take a closer look.

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Inside Access: Tyler Smith Arrives | 2022

Go behind the scenes on the Cowboys bus as first-round pick Tyler Smith heads to The Star for the first time.

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Why Tyler Smith Could Be Left Tackle Of The Future

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.

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Secret Audio: Tyler Smith | 2022

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to OL Tyler Smith, the first selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Fixing Flag Issues A Focus For Tyler Smith

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.

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Cowboys Select Tyler Smith with No. 24 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select Tulsa Golden Hurricane offensive tackle Tyler Smith in Round 1 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 24 overall pick.

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Possible Pick: Tulsa's Smith Has Guard-Tackle Flex

The Cowboys need guard help right away, but could use a tackle for the future. A player like Tulsa's Tyler Smith could fix both needs.

2nd Round | EDGE Sam Williams

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How Sam Williams Will Fit Into Dan Quinn's System

The Cowboys have picked their first defensive player of the 2022 NFL Draft, taking Ole Miss edge rusher Sam Williams, who set a school record in sacks last year.

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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.

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Draft Show: Sam Williams Interview | 2022

2nd round draft pick EDGE Sam Williams joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys Select Sam Williams with No. 56 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select Ole Miss edge Sam Williams in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 56 overall pick.

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Possible Pick: How High Does Sam Williams Go?

If the Cowboys can't find an edge rusher in the first round of the draft, Ole Miss defensive end Sam Williams could present an intriguing option on Day 2.

3rd Round | WR Jalen Tolbert

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How Jalen Tolbert Could Have Instant Impact At WR

The Cowboys drafted WR Jalen Tolbert in the third round with the 88thoverall pick. Here's why the former South Alabama star could have an instant impact in the passing game.

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Jalen Tolbert Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys WR Jalen Tolbert as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Draft Show: Jalen Tolbert Interview | 2022

3rd round draft pick WR Jalen Tolbert joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Secret Audio: Jalen Tolbert | 2022

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to WR Jalen Tolbert, the third selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys Select Jalen Tolbert with No. 88 Pick

Dallas Cowboys select South Alabama Jaguars wide receiver Jalen Tolbert in Round 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 88 overall pick.

4th Round | Jake Ferguson

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4th-Round Pick Jake Ferguson Bolsters TE Depth

A full breakdown of the Cowboys' fourth-round draft pick (No. 129 overall) Saturday.

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Jake Ferguson Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys TE Jake Ferguson as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Draft Show: Jake Ferguson Interview | 2022

4th round draft pick TE Jake Ferguson joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Secret Audio: Jake Ferguson | 2022

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.

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Cowboys Select Jake Ferguson with No. 129 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jake Ferguson in Round 4 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 129 overall pick.

5th Round | Matt Waletzko

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Clark, Ridgeway Highlight Four 5th-Round Picks

Breaking down all four Cowboys fifth-round draft picks on Saturday.

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Matt Waletzko Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys OT Matt Waletzko as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Secret Audio: Matt Waletzko | 2022

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to OT Matt Waletzko, the fifth selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys Select Matt Waletzko with No. 155 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select north Dakota Fighting Hawks offensive tackle Matt Waletzko in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 155 overall pick [via a trade with the Cleveland Browns].

5th Round | DaRon Bland

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Clark, Ridgeway Highlight Four 5th-Round Picks

Breaking down all four Cowboys fifth-round draft picks on Saturday.

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DaRon Bland Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys CB DaRon Bland as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Draft Show: DaRon Bland Interview | 2022

5th round draft pick CB Daron Bland joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Secret Audio: DaRon Bland | 2022

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.

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Cowboys Select DaRon Bland with No. 167 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select Fresno State cornerback DaRon Bland in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 167 overall pick.

5th Round | Damone Clark

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Clark, Ridgeway Highlight Four 5th-Round Picks

Breaking down all four Cowboys fifth-round draft picks on Saturday.

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Damone Clark Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys LB Damone Clark as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Secret Audio: Damone Clark | 2022

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to LB Damone Clark, the fifth selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys Select Damone Clark with No. 176 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select LSU Tigers linebacker Damone Clarke in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 176 overall pick.

5th Round | John Ridgeway

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Clark, Ridgeway Highlight Four 5th-Round Picks

Breaking down all four Cowboys fifth-round draft picks on Saturday.

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Draft Show: John Ridgeway Interview | 2022

5th round draft pick DT John Ridgeway joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Secret Audio: John Ridgeway | 2022

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to DT John Ridgeway, the fifth selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys Select John Ridgeway with No. 178 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select Arkansas Razorbacks defensive tackle John Ridgeway in Round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 178 overall pick.

6th Round | Devin Harper

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Cowboys Add LB Depth In 6th Round With Harper

A full breakdown of the Cowboys' sixth-round draft pick (No. 193rd overall) on Saturday.

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Devin Harper Draft Day Conference Call | 2022

Listen to a conference call with new Cowboys LB Devin Harper as he meets with the media for the first time.

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Draft Show: Devin Harper Interview | 2022

6th round draft pick LB Devin Harper joins the Draft Show following his selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Secret Audio: Devin Harper | 2022

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Cowboys to LB Devin Harper, the sixth selection by the Cowboys in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Cowboys Select Devin Harper with No. 193 Pick

The Dallas Cowboys select Oklahoma St. Cowboys linebacker Devin Harper in Round 6 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 193 overall pick [via a trade with the Cleveland Browns].

Dallas Cowboys 2021 Draft Picks

Round 1

Tyler Smith headShot
Pick 24 (24)

Tyler Smith

OT Tulsa

Smith was an all-state selection his senior year at North Crowley High School. He played in the final four games of his first season in Tulsa, starting twice at left tackle while still redshirting to maintain a year of eligibility. Smith garnered first-team All-American Athletic Conference honors in 2020, starting all nine contests on the blindside. Smith was suspended in the 2021 season opener for his role in the team's brawl with Mississippi State in the previous year's Armed Forces Bowl. He started the remaining 12 games at left tackle, receiving second-team all-league accolades. -- by Chad Reuter

Round 2

Sam Williams headShot
Pick 24 (56)

Sam Williams

EDGE Mississippi

Williams was considered an elite junior college prospect after earning first-team JUCO All-American honors at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2018 (28.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks). His pass rush skills translated to the SEC in 2019, as the Montgomery, Alabama, native led the Rebels with six sacks among his 37 total tackles (9.5 for loss). He also intercepted a pass and forced a fumble in 12 appearances (eight starts). Williams was suspended from the team in July 2020 after he was charged with sexual battery. He was reinstated to the team in September of that year after the charge was dropped. He started six of 10 games played in 2020, posting 39 tackles, eight for loss with a team-high four sacks on the year. Williams garnered 2021 third-team Associated Press All-American and first-team All-SEC honors by ranking fifth in the FBS with a school-record 12.5 sacks (among 57 total tackles, 16 for loss) and tying for 10th in the country with four forced fumbles in 13 starts. -- by Chad Reuter

Round 3

Jalen Tolbert headShot
Pick 24 (88)

Jalen Tolbert

WR South Alabama

Tolbert was a two-star recruit out of Mobile's McGill-Toolen High School, and he didn't get a chance to prove himself during his first year at his hometown school because of an injury suffered in preseason camp. He played in all 12 games as a reserve the following year (5-60-12.0) before breaking out as a sophomore. Tolbert led the Jaguars in 2019 with six receiving touchdowns and 19.3 yards per reception (27-521 in 12 starts). His play in 2020 really grabbed scouts' attention, as he ranked seventh in the FBS with 1,085 receiving yards (64 receptions, 17.0 per rec., eight scores) to earn first-team All-Sun Belt notice. Instead of heading to the NFL, Tolbert stayed at USA to work with transfer passer Jake Bentley (South Carolina, Utah), who he already knew through working with Mobile-based quarterback trainer David Morris. His efforts paid off, as he was named the 2021 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year and first-team all-league after setting school records with 82 receptions and eight touchdowns in 12 starts. Tolbert ranked sixth in the FBS with 1,474 receiving yards (18.0 per rec.) and also set school career records with 178 receptions and 3,140 receiving yards. -- by Chad Reuter

Round 4

Jake Ferguson headShot
Pick 24 (129)

Jake Ferguson

TE Wisconsin

Ferguson was a four-star prospect and top five tight end recruit nationally but stayed in his hometown to play with the Badgers. Though he redshirted in 2017, he impressed coaches enough with his work in practice that he earned the team's Offensive Scout Player of the Year Award. Ferguson only started two of 13 games played the following fall but was quite productive (36-456-12.7, four TDs). Big Ten coaches named him second-team all-conference after he topped the Badgers in receiving in 2020 (30-305-10.2, four TDs). Ferguson was a first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2021, catching a team-high 46 passes for 450 yards (9.8 per rec.) and three scores in 13 starts. The grandson of former Wisconsin head coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez followed his brother, Joe, who went on to play safety at Wisconsin, in playing at Camp Randall. His father, Brad, played football at Nebraska and married Alvarez's daughter, Dawn. -- by Chad Reuter

Round 5

Matt Waletzko headShot
Pick 12 (155)

Matt Waletzko

OT North Dakota
From Browns

Waletzko (WOLL-etz-go) played in nine games as a true freshman for the Fighting Hawks, starting the final five contests at left tackle. Waletzko started the first six games of 2019 at left tackle, but missed the second half of the year due to a knee injury. Healthy for all seven games of the abbreviated 2021 spring season (the school did not play in the fall due to COVID-19), he garnered second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors. Waletzko was a first-team pick in 2021, starting 10 games at left tackle before an upper-body injury sidelined him. The team captain caught a five-yard screen pass in the season opener against Idaho State. -- by Chad Reuter

DaRon Bland headShot
Pick 24 (167)

DaRon Bland

CB Fresno State
6-0 197 LBS

Bland began his collegiate career at Sacramento State after being named a medium-school second-team all-state pick at Modesto's Central Catholic High School. He played in the team's final seven games as a true freshman (five tackles) and then started 10 games in 2018 (44 tackles, three for loss, one interception, team-high five pass breakups). Bland was a first-team All-Big Sky Conference selection in 2019, posting 43 stops, 6.5 for loss, intercepting two passes and again pacing his squad with eight pass breakups. The school did not play in the fall of 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns, so Bland transferred to Fresno State to complete his career in 2021. Bland started the final nine games for the Bulldogs (45 tackles, two interceptions, five pass breakups) and appeared in all 13 contests. -- by Chad Reuter

Damone Clark headShot
Pick 33 (176)

Damone Clark

LB LSU
Compensatory Selection

Clark was a four-star recruit out of Southern Lab High School in Baton Rouge, where his family moved after Hurricane Katrina forced them to relocate from New Orleans. He started three of 15 appearances for the national champs in 2019 (50 tackles, four for loss with 3.5 sacks) one year after playing in 12 contests as a reserve his true freshman season (one tackle). Clark was awarded the special No. 18 jersey before the 2020 season (he was No. 35), a tradition that honors players who display "selfless attitude that has become the epitome of being an LSU football player," according to the LSU media guide. Others who've worn No. 18 include quarterback Matt Mauck (who won a national title), tight end Foster Moreau, fullback Jacob Hester and pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson, among others. Clark had to help make up for the departed Jacob Phillips and Patrick Queen that season, starting five of 10 games played (63 tackles, four for loss with one sack). His 2021 efforts put him squarely in the sights of scouts and gained him first-team All-SEC and Butkus Award finalist accolades. Clark ranked fourth in the FBS with 135 tackles, led the Tigers with 15.5 tackles for loss (with 5.5 sacks), intercepted one pass, broke up three others and forced two fumbles in 12 starts. He opted out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. -- by Chad Reuter

John Ridgeway headShot
Pick 35 (178)

John Ridgeway

DT Arkansas
Compensatory Selection

After receiving all-state honors in football and winning a state wrestling title at Bloomington High School (Ill.), Ridgeway signed with in-state FCS program Illinois State. After a redshirt season, he promptly displayed FBS-level talent, starting 10 of 11 games played to garner Freshman All-American and Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team honors in 2018 (30 tackles, two for loss). Ridgeway was an honorable mention all-conference performer in 2019 (50 tackles, three for loss, two pass breakups in 15 starts). He was voted a first-team All-MVFC pick after the spring 2021 season, tying for the team lead with 22 tackles (three for loss) in the team's four games, while also intercepting a pass. He transferred to Arkansas for 2021. Ridgeway missed the season opener after having an appendectomy but started 11 of the next 12 contests, recording 39 tackles, a career-high four for loss with two sacks. -- by Chad Reuter

Round 6

Devin Harper headShot
Pick 14 (193)

Devin Harper

LB Oklahoma State
6-0 234 LBS
From Browns

Harper played in 11 games as a reserve his redshirt freshman season (five tackles, one blocked kick) and then played in 34 games with just three starts over the next three years: one in 2018 (44 tackles, five for loss with 2.5 sacks, one interception returned for a score), 2019 (34 tackles, five for loss with three sacks) and 2020 (37 tackles, 5.5 for loss with three sacks, one interception). Harper finally got his chance to be a full-time starter in 2021, posting 96 tackles, 11 for loss with six sacks and two pass breakups in 14 starts. Devin's brother, Thomas, is a defensive back at Oklahoma State. -- by Chad Reuter

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Draft Show: QB in the First?

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Draft Show: Pick Possibilities

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Draft Show: Our First 2023 Mock Draft

The Draft Show crew do their first 2023 mock draft and make all of the selections/trades for the Dallas Cowboys as the NFL Draft is right around the corner!

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Draft Show: Combine Recap

With the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine complete, the Draft Show crew recaps everything you need to know from Indianapolis.

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Draft Show: Tight Windows

As the picture of this draft class is beginning to become more clear, so do the stories around certain prospects. Dane Brugler joins the show from Radio Row in Indy.

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Draft Show: Combine Kickoff

For the first time this year from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the Draft Show is live with Bucky Brooks!

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Draft Show: Scouting Search

The NFL Combine quickly approaches next week in Indianapolis. Preview the week and hear some of the prospects that could shine in the workouts.

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UDFA Profile: James Empey Brings Veteran Mindset

Over the next weeks, Dallascowboys.com dives deeper into the talented group of undrafted rookies that will battle for a roster spot this offseason.

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How Damone Clark's Approach Will Help His Rehab

Throughout the draft process, the Cowboys were impressed by Damone Clark's "all business" demeanor. That approach just may pay dividends as the rookie works his way back from neck surgery.

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UDFA Profile: Does Lindstrom Add Depth at Center?

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DaRon Bland Stepping Into A Promising Situation

It might not be the splashiest pick of draft weekend, but the Cowboys' addition of DaRon Bland in the fifth round gives them another long, intriguing cornerback to develop.

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UDFA Profile: Hansford Has Range & Athleticism

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Rank'Em: Top 25 Rookie Seasons In Team History

The Cowboys are hoping Tyler Smith steps right in and starts at left guard. But will he be one of the best rookies in club history? Here's a look at the 25 best rookie seasons we've seen with the Cowboys.

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UDFA Profile: WR Roberson Not Lacking Production

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Bigger and better than ever, the OFFICIAL 2022 Dallas Cowboys Star Magazine Draft Guide has comprehensive scouting reports on 110 players with more than 500 of the top prospects overall listed. There're also breakdowns of what the Cowboys have and need at each position, our annual first-round mock draft, an exclusive feature on Vice President of Player Personnel Will McClay and a look back at the 1989 draft, the first in the Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson era. Do the draft the Cowboys way!

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