![]() Smith ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the combine. He may rely too much on his athleticism but as a Day 3 prospect, Bennett offers outside corner traits.ĬB- Terell Smith, Minnesota- 6-foot-0, 204 pounds In the passing game, he attacks the ball and crowds the space of receivers forcing tight window throws. One thing that stands out about Bennett is his willingness in run support. He allowed zero touchdowns and had two interceptions last season. Opposing QB’s completed 40.8% of their passes and had a 42.3 qb rating when targeting Bennett. Bennett is a tremendous athlete who played mostly on the perimeter in college. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsĬB- Jakorian Bennett, Maryland- 5-foot-11, 188 poundsīennett ran a 4.30 40-yard dash at the combine. Indianapolis, IN, USA Louisiana State defensive back Jay Ward (DB36) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. ![]() Schoonmaker met with the Cowboys for a formal meeting at the combine. ![]() He’s currently projected as a late third round prospect but his age (24) could cause him to slide into round four. Schoonmaker had 35 receptions, 418 yards and three touchdowns in 2022. He won’t wow you with his athleticism but he moves well with the football in his hands and does a nice job of finding soft spots in coverage. His willingness as a blocker and ability to also be a solid receiving threat could be of interest for Dallas as a TE2 option. He’s an effective blocker, desceptively agile in open space and is a reliable receiver. Schoonmaker spent most of his time with Michigan as an in-line tightend and is a “do it all” type of player. TE- Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan- 6-foot-5, 251 pounds The Cowboys had an informal meeting with Strange at the combine. He generated 32 receptions, 362 yards and five touchdowns in 2022. In addition to be a strong blocking option, Strange was also utilized in-line and split out in the slot in college. Strange is a strong lead blocker who is physical and relentless once he’s engaged with a defender. Strange could fit into the tight end room as an H-Back option if the Cowboys do not sign or draft a fullback. TE- Brenton Strange, Penn State- 6-foot-4, 253 pounds Michigan tight end Luke Schoonmaker runs the ball in the third quarter against Iowa during a NCAA college football game at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. If you are looking for a Kyle Jusczyk type of addition to an offense, this is the guy to watch out for. He is also a factor in the receiving game, adding an extra 398 yards through the air. ![]() Luepke has averaged 5.5+ yards per carry in each of the last three seasons while rushing for 1635 yards and 23 rushing touchdowns in that stretch. While this position has not been a big need for the Cowboys over the last decade, Mike McCarthy’s west coast offense has utilized fullbacks in the past. He isn’t the fastest back in this class but has good balance and can handle a high workload.įB- Hunter Luepke, Pittsburgh- 6-foot-1, 230 poundsĪ fullback? Yes, a fullback. He runs hard and bounces off tacklers without losing steam. Miller is 20 years old and offers a nice blend of size and speed. He forced 70 missed tackles, had 21 carries of 15+ yards and gained 816 yards after contact. Miller took over as the lead back for TCU in 2022 and exploded onto the scene with a productive season. RB- Kendre Miller, TCU- 5-foot-11, 215 poundsĢ24 attempts, 1399 yards, 6.2 avg, 17 rushing touchdowns. McBride was rarely targeted in the passing game but his running style would pair well with Tony Pollard’s explosiveness. McBride forced 76 missed tackles, and had 1,072 yards after contact and had 25 carries of 15+ yards. Since 2014, the only RB’s in college football with a higher forced missed tackle rate than McBride’s 36% were Bijan Robinson and Javonte Williams. McBride isn’t a burner but can cut on a dime runs through would-be tacklers frequently. He wins with quick feet, strong contact balance and vision. McBride has been one of the most productive rushers in the country over the last two seasons. RB- DeWayne McBride, UAB- 5-foot-10, 209 poundsĢ33 attempts, 1,702 yards, 7.3 avg, 19 rushing touchdowns. Abanikanda forced 46 missed tackles, had 644 yards after contact and generated 19 runs of 15+ yards. Not overly powerful but does break arm tackles. He is a one-cut back who can explode through the line of scrimmage with suddenness and score from anywhere on the field. Israel is one of the youngest players in this draft at just 20 years old and showcases a mixture of breakaway speed and instant acceleration that makes him difficult for defenses to stop. RB- Israel Abanikanda, Pittsburgh- 5-foot-10, 216 poundsĢ39 attempts, 1,431 yards, 6.0 avg and 20 rushing touchdowns in 2022.
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