Why The Dallas Cowboys Are Kings of Undrafted Free Agency

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Oct 13, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin (19) cannot catch a pass against Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

#8: Miles Austin

Nobody knew what the Cowboys were getting out of Monmouth college in 2006. He had decent size but given the the roster was already solid at receiver people didn’t pay him much mind. Austin had to battle his way into the starting lineup. There he reached two-straight Pro Bowls in 2009 and 2010, scoring a total of 18 touchdowns. Persistent hamstring problems robbed him of having a more extended impact, but it was still quite a find for Dallas.

#7: Nate Newton

A cornerstone of one of the best offensive lines in NFL history. Nate Newton was widely known best for his impressive girth at 350-400 lbs at times. However, that overshadowed just how good an athlete and a blocker he was. Newton arrived from Florida A&M in 1986 but didn’t take off until Jimmy Johnson took over in 1989. A few years later he was a centerpiece up front and wound up reaching six Pro Bowls during their dynasty run in the ’90s.

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