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NFL Team: Dallas Cowboys 2008 Picks
Pick #22 Felix Jones RB ARKANSAS
Jerry Jones may not have gotten Darren McFadden, but he did get an Arkansas running back. Felix Jones is not a power back who is going to consistently push thepile in short-yardage situations, and the fact that he shared carries with McFadden in college and lacks elite size raise concerns about his ability to carry aheavy workload. However, he is a big play waiting to happen; he's quick around the corner, shifty enough to make the first defender miss and turns on thejets in the open field.
Pick #25 Mike Jenkins CB SOUTH FLORIDA
Jenkins doesn't have a great deal of upper-body strength and struggles to reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage. You'd also like to see himcapitalize on more opportunities to make big plays. That said, he has the potential to develop excellent man-to-man cover skills because he opens his hips welland is a quick, fast athlete. There's also a lot to like about his versatility; he can line up at safety and can make an impact as a kick returner.
Pick #61 Martellus Bennett TE TEXAS A&M
Bennett isn't an elite run-blocker and doesnt have great top-end speed. However, he's a great value. Watching him on film and knowing that he playedcollege basketball for two seasons, it's hard not to compare him to San Diego tight end Antonio Gates. Much like Gates, Bennett knows how to use his sizeto box defenders out and he can make tough catches in traffic. Taking the comparison even further, Bennett is versatile enough to flex out wide as Gates doesin the Chargers' offense.
Pick #122 Tashard Choice RB GEORGIA TECH
Choice doesn't have breakaway speed and will put the ball on the ground, but he reads his blocks well and is a north-south runner who falls forward. He isthe second running back the Cowboys have drafted and will provide depth. Also, there may be concern about getting Marion Barber signed long term.
Pick #143 Orlando Scandrick CB BOISE STATE
Scandrick probably would've been better off returning for his senior year so he could work on his footwork and add some weight to his frame. On the otherhand, he's fast enough to run with receivers downfield and opens his hips quickly. He also has shown a knack for blocking kicks and can make an impact inthe return game.
Pick #167 Erik Walden DE MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
Walden excels at getting to the quarterback and has experience lining up at linebacker and end. This is the second pick in a row in which we feel Dallas hasreached; Walden isn't big enough to hold his ground at defensive end position and his speed will make it difficult for him to be effective in coverage as a3-4 outside linebacker.
Undrafted
Danny Amendola WR Texas Tech
Marcus Dixon DE Hampton
Jay Ottovegio P Stanford
Brandon Hale Sam OG Houston State
Drew Atchison TE William and Mary
and dont forget about Pacman for a 4th ....
Pick #22 Felix Jones RB ARKANSAS
Jerry Jones may not have gotten Darren McFadden, but he did get an Arkansas running back. Felix Jones is not a power back who is going to consistently push thepile in short-yardage situations, and the fact that he shared carries with McFadden in college and lacks elite size raise concerns about his ability to carry aheavy workload. However, he is a big play waiting to happen; he's quick around the corner, shifty enough to make the first defender miss and turns on thejets in the open field.
Pick #25 Mike Jenkins CB SOUTH FLORIDA
Jenkins doesn't have a great deal of upper-body strength and struggles to reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage. You'd also like to see himcapitalize on more opportunities to make big plays. That said, he has the potential to develop excellent man-to-man cover skills because he opens his hips welland is a quick, fast athlete. There's also a lot to like about his versatility; he can line up at safety and can make an impact as a kick returner.
Pick #61 Martellus Bennett TE TEXAS A&M
Bennett isn't an elite run-blocker and doesnt have great top-end speed. However, he's a great value. Watching him on film and knowing that he playedcollege basketball for two seasons, it's hard not to compare him to San Diego tight end Antonio Gates. Much like Gates, Bennett knows how to use his sizeto box defenders out and he can make tough catches in traffic. Taking the comparison even further, Bennett is versatile enough to flex out wide as Gates doesin the Chargers' offense.
Pick #122 Tashard Choice RB GEORGIA TECH
Choice doesn't have breakaway speed and will put the ball on the ground, but he reads his blocks well and is a north-south runner who falls forward. He isthe second running back the Cowboys have drafted and will provide depth. Also, there may be concern about getting Marion Barber signed long term.
Pick #143 Orlando Scandrick CB BOISE STATE
Scandrick probably would've been better off returning for his senior year so he could work on his footwork and add some weight to his frame. On the otherhand, he's fast enough to run with receivers downfield and opens his hips quickly. He also has shown a knack for blocking kicks and can make an impact inthe return game.
Pick #167 Erik Walden DE MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
Walden excels at getting to the quarterback and has experience lining up at linebacker and end. This is the second pick in a row in which we feel Dallas hasreached; Walden isn't big enough to hold his ground at defensive end position and his speed will make it difficult for him to be effective in coverage as a3-4 outside linebacker.
Undrafted
Danny Amendola WR Texas Tech
Marcus Dixon DE Hampton
Jay Ottovegio P Stanford
Brandon Hale Sam OG Houston State
Drew Atchison TE William and Mary
and dont forget about Pacman for a 4th ....
