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Draft Selections
Matthew Golden Head Shot
PICK: 12 RND: 1 (DAL)
Matthew Golden
WR Texas
Kaleb Johnson Head Shot
PICK: 44 RND: 2 (DAL)
Kaleb Johnson
RB Iowa
Darien Porter Head Shot
PICK: 76 RND: 3 (DAL)
Darien Porter
CB Iowa State
Seth McLaughlin Head Shot
PICK: 149 RND: 5 (DAL)
Seth McLaughlin
C Ohio State
JJ Pegues Head Shot
PICK: 174 RND: 5 (DAL)
JJ Pegues
DT Ole Miss
Oronde Gadsden II Head Shot
PICK: 204 RND: 6 (DAL)
Oronde Gadsden II
TE Syracuse
Karene Reid Head Shot
PICK: 211 RND: 6 (DAL)
Karene Reid
LB Utah
Caleb Ransaw Head Shot
PICK: 217 RND: 7 (DAL)
Caleb Ransaw
S Tulane
Ethan Downs Head Shot
PICK: 239 RND: 7 (DAL)
Ethan Downs
DE-EDGE Oklahoma
Cam Jackson Head Shot
PICK: 247 RND: 7 (DAL)
Cam Jackson
DT Florida
Draft Grade — Cowboys
Overall B-
ValueB- NeedB+ TradesB- FutureB-
The Cowboys checked most of the boxes and earned a B-.

It is the swing that defines the weekend: Ethan Downs in the Round 7 slot, a good 47 spots before the room expected him.

For all the activity, quarterback went untouched, which is hard to explain. The Jackson steal is the beam this whole class leans on.

Wide receiver was the priority and it is no longer a question, which is most of the job.

In sum, a sturdy weekend with one asterisk, the quarterback spot they never got to.

Pick Analysis
Pick12 Rnd1 Matthew Golden
In slot 12 they get a matchup problem out wide. It fills the loudest need on the roster.
Pick44 Rnd2 Kaleb Johnson
They paid sticker price for Kaleb Johnson in the 44th overall pick, and that is fine. It fills a real need, too.
Pick76 Rnd3 Darien Porter
Darien Porter in the Round 3 slot is exactly on the number, no argument either way. The biggest hole on the depth chart just got a whole lot smaller.
Pick149 Rnd5 Seth McLaughlin
The board screamed and they did not listen, reaching into the next round for Seth McLaughlin. Top of the wish list, and they did not leave without it.
Pick174 Rnd5 JJ Pegues
A premium they did not need to pay, JJ Pegues a notch or two before his time. It plugs a real leak on the depth chart.
Pick204 Rnd6 Oronde Gadsden II
Value with a capital V on Oronde Gadsden II in pick No. 204, a genuine coup. A need, and now a little less of one.
Pick211 Rnd6 Karene Reid
Karene Reid in pick No. 211 is fair value, right on his grade. A glaring weakness, addressed head on.
Pick217 Rnd7 Caleb Ransaw
A tidy bit of business in No. 217, where Caleb Ransaw graded well above the range. It adds depth where they could use a little.
Pick239 Rnd7 Ethan Downs
Ethan Downs at the 239th pick is a steep price for a hunch, hard to square with any board. A minor itch, scratched.
Pick247 Rnd7 Cam Jackson
Cam Jackson at slot 247 is money in the bank, a interior defensive lineman taken below his worth. It patches a soft spot without any drama.