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Draft Grade — Cowboys
Overall
D+
ValueB-
NeedB
TradesF
FutureA+
The Cowboys left with their quarterback, and a D+ to match. It is the swing that defines the weekend: KJ Jefferson in the 173rd overall pick, a good 131 spots before the room expected him.
The Stutsman steal is the beam this whole class leans on. So much rides on Cam Ward that the rest of the class almost grades on a curve behind him. The dealing is the wound this class cannot quite close.
The cornerback hole is the one line item this class does not answer.
Add it up and it is a weekend the front office will hope everyone forgets, cornerback very much included.
Pick Analysis
Pick6
Rnd1
Cam Ward
In pick No. 6 they get their quarterback of the future. A real need, handled.
Pick12
Rnd1
Cameron Williams
In slot 12 they get an anchor for the offensive line, though they paid up to get him. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick37
Rnd2
Luther Burden III
Luther Burden III at the 37th overall pick is the steal of the weekend, a first-round talent at a bargain-bin price. The one spot they could not leave alone, and did not.
Pick44
Rnd2
Nick Emmanwori
Steal is underselling it; Nick Emmanwori at pick 44 is a heist with the alarm still ringing. Useful body for a position without much behind the starter.
Pick68
Rnd3
Kyle Kennard
They paid a round early for Kyle Kennard in the 68th pick, more than the board wanted. A quiet depth add at a thin-ish spot.
Pick73
Rnd3
Alfred Collins
They read the board right and Alfred Collins was the payoff at Round 3, Pick 9. It fills a real need, too.
Pick81
Rnd3
Jake Majors
They went early on Jake Majors in pick No. 81, and the value did not follow. Better still, it is exactly the hole they had to fill.
Pick106
Rnd4
Jaylin Noel
A real head-scratcher, Jaylin Noel in the 106th pick is miles ahead of his ranking. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick117
Rnd4
Jihaad Campbell
Jihaad Campbell at Round 4, Pick 16 is a first-round grade at a bargain-bin price, no notes. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick148
Rnd5
Cam Skattebo
You do not let a running back like Cam Skattebo reach pick 148 and blink. They did not. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.
Pick168
Rnd5
Howard Cross III
A slide stopped in No. 168, with Howard Cross III worth more than the price. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick170
Rnd5
Danny Stutsman
A linebacker of that caliber at the Round 5 slot is the definition of value, full stop. It also answers one of the loudest questions on the roster.
Pick173
Rnd5
KJ Jefferson
This one needs a full-page explanation: KJ Jefferson in slot 173, miles early. A sensible fit for a spot that needed help.
Pick186
Rnd6
Raheim Sanders
Circle this one: Raheim Sanders at the 186th overall pick is a fall that decides a draft. It patches a soft spot without any drama.
Pick209
Rnd6
Xavier Nwankpa
Xavier Nwankpa in No. 209 is a bargain the rest of the room will envy. They added to a strength when a need was still open elsewhere.
Pick247
Rnd7
Will Sheppard
They talked themselves into Will Sheppard at slot 247, and the board did not agree. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.





















