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Full Grades For The Dallas Cowboys 2017 NFL Draft Report Card

By Erik Lambert

Sep 3, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes on Hawaii Warriors offensive lineman RJ Hollis (74) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) rushes on Hawaii Warriors offensive lineman RJ Hollis (74) at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during a NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Colorado 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Day 2

2nd Round:  Chidobe Awuzie (CB, Colorado)

The mass exodus of starting corners made this move inevitable for the Cowboys. Awuzie was a tough, solid player for Colorado. He could play consistent coverage but was at his best as a blitzer. His timing and explosion downhill allowed him to hit the quarterback a lot. That versatility is something Dallas should be able to take advantage of. Best of all he’s experienced. This means he should be able to start right away if required.

Grade:  A-

3rd Round:  Jourdan Lewis (CB, Michigan)

Per usual the Cowboys have no fear taking a gamble on character question marks. Jourdan Lewis has a big one involving domestic violence involving an ex-girlfriend. Though he believes the charges will be dropped, it doesn’t change the stigma already hang over his head. On the field he’s a tremendous talent with athleticism and toughness who does really well in coverage. He is 5’10” and lanky even for that size. So injury risks will be prominent too.

Grade:  B-

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