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Draft Grade — Cowboys
Overall
C+
ValueC+
NeedC+
TradesB-
FutureB-
The Cowboys land in the muddy middle: C+. The needs board said one thing and the Cowboys did another, using Round 1, Pick 20 on Joshua Josephs while wide receiver, cornerback and other spots waited. Call it a C+ and check back in two years.
They covered a lot of ground and still skipped wide receiver, which is a strange place to end up. If one pick saves this weekend, it is Allen.
If Howell pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about.
Hit on Cashius Howell and the swing picks, and this ages a lot better than it grades today.
Pick Analysis
Pick12
Rnd1
Cashius Howell
In the 12th overall pick they get a bendy edge with upside, even if it was a touch early. More want than need.
Pick20
Rnd1
Joshua Josephs
They zigged when the board said zag, taking Joshua Josephs at edge rusher with wide receiver, cornerback and other spots open.
Pick112
Rnd4
Kaytron Allen
A quiet steal in pick No. 112: Kaytron Allen for less than the market said. A sensible fit that makes the depth chart a little sturdier.



