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Arch DRAFTING FOR THECowboys
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Draft Grade — Cowboys
Overall
C+
ValueB
NeedC
TradesC
FutureB-
The Cowboys drew a line under the quarterback search with Manning: C+. The Cowboys used real capital on Arch Manning with the position not exactly urgent, a bet on tomorrow at the spot that matters most. The final tally is a middling C+.
They banked enough surplus on McDonald to cover a lot of smaller sins. The McDonald pick reads as want over need, and the roster will feel it at offensive lineman, linebacker and other spots.
A whole weekend of picks and offensive lineman is somehow still a want.
In the end, one you will need a couple of seasons to truly judge.
Pick Analysis
Pick4
Rnd1
Arch Manning
They took Arch Manning at par in the 4th overall pick, which is nothing to complain about. A minor need, but a need all the same.
Pick83
Rnd3
Jelani McDonald
They bypassed pressing needs at offensive lineman, linebacker and other spots to take Jelani McDonald, a safety that was not the priority.
Pick221
Rnd7
Cody Jackson
By-the-book stuff, Cody Jackson at pick No. 221 squarely in line with his ranking. A real hole, addressed with a reasonable pick.
Pick225
Rnd7
Antonio Kite
They paid sticker price for Antonio Kite in pick 225, and that is fine. Another box on the needs board, quietly ticked.










