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Draft Grade — Cowboys
Overall
D
ValueC+
NeedB
TradesF
FutureA+
The Cowboys lost the trade table, and the D tells the story. Every swap seemed to tilt away from the Cowboys, and the value they bled adds up to real damage.
They will need Sturdivant to outplay his draft slot in a hurry to justify it. The tight end spot stays a question, and it was the one they most needed an answer at.
Wide receiver was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.
A rough weekend that leaves the roster with more questions than answers.
Pick Analysis
Pick24
Rnd1
Emery Jones
In the Round 1 slot they get a plug-and-play piece up front, though they paid up to get him. Exactly the need they had to hit.
Pick31
Rnd1
Jonah Savaiinaea
No drama and no debate, Jonah Savaiinaea went about where he belonged in the 31st pick. They walked in needing this and walked out with it.
Pick43
Rnd2
Patrick Payton
A straight-up fair deal on Patrick Payton at slot 43, value and slot in agreement. It thickens a room that could stand to be thicker.
Pick56
Rnd2
Xavier Nwankpa
Fair-plus on Xavier Nwankpa, a quiet win that adds up over a draft. Useful depth more than a marquee fix.
Pick58
Rnd2
Danny Stutsman
No edge and no loss on Danny Stutsman in No. 58; it is a wash and a sensible one. That was the need underlined and circled, and now it is checked off.
Pick75
Rnd3
Drew Allar
They took Drew Allar at par in Round 3, Pick 11, which is nothing to complain about. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick90
Rnd3
Deontae Lawson
They did well to land Deontae Lawson in pick 90, just ahead of his grade. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick93
Rnd3
J. Michael Sturdivant
This one needs a full-page explanation: J. Michael Sturdivant in the 93rd overall pick, miles early. It answers the question that was keeping the coaches up at night.
Pick95
Rnd3
Nazir Stackhouse
Nazir Stackhouse in No. 95 is the kind of reach that only looks good if he outplays it. It fills a real need, too.
Pick107
Rnd4
Nicholas Singleton
A reach on Nicholas Singleton in the Round 4 slot; the board had better options right there. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick122
Rnd4
Davison Igbinosun
Davison Igbinosun in pick 122 is fair value, right on his grade. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick154
Rnd5
Raheim Sanders
Nothing to complain about; Raheim Sanders went a shade earlier than his grade, which is fine. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.
Pick186
Rnd6
Donovan Smith
By-the-book stuff, Donovan Smith at pick No. 186 squarely in line with his ranking. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
















