Full Grades For The Dallas Cowboys 2017 NFL Draft Report Card

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Sep 24, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Ryan Switzer (3) runs after a catch in the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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4th Round: Ryan Switzer (WR, North Carolina)

Basically the spitting image of Cole Beasley. An undersized but quick receiver who can find the openings in seams and underneath coverage to make plays. Pure slot option but an utterly reliable one. Should be the long-term replacement for Beasley at that spot.

Grade: B

6th Round: Xavier Woods (S, Louisiana Tech)

It’s a mixed bag here. On the one hand Woods is a tough kid with the instincts to diagnose where the football is going and always being around it. On the other hand he can play out of control at times and isn’t a premier athlete. The Cowboys should have addressed the position earlier.

Grade: C+

6th Round: Marquez White (CB, Florida State)

His physical as a tackler leaves a lot to be desired. Like another Florida State great in Deion Sanders, White is overly focused on his coverage responsibilities. To be fair he’s pretty good at it, but to fit in with Dallas he’ll have to become tougher.

Grade: B-

7th Round: Joey Ivie (DT, Florida)

Ivie isn’t a fit for every defense but he is for the Cowboys. The 4-3 scheme demands defensive tackles that can bring some pass rush up the middle. Ivie has the motor and athleticism to fit that role. He just never showed much from a productivity standpoint at Florida.

Grade: D+

7th Round: Noah Brown (WR, Ohio State)

From a talent standpoint this is outstanding value. Noah Brown suffered at Ohio State from rather poor quarterback play. He’s also relatively inexperienced. That said his mix of size and strong hands make for an ideal possession receiver. One who could replace Terrance Williams.

Grade: A

7th Round: Jordan Carrell (DT, Colorado)

Another intriguing defensive tackle with interior penetration ability. He didn’t always show it in college but when he did it was flashy. The trick as with most is whether the Cowboys can coach him up to a point where he does it consistently. Odds say that’s not likely.

Grade: D

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