of dallas cowboys Keep an eye out for local talent heading into next month's 2024 NFL Draft. texas run back Jonathan Brooks He told a DallasCowboys.com reporter at his pro day in Austin that the Cowboys invited him to visit with top-30 prospects in early April. Brooks was once considered a strong candidate for a first-round pick, but after suffering a torn ACL late in the Longhorns' season, he's starting to look a little more available to a team like Dallas. .
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones spoke about Brooks and his recovery from anterior cruciate ligament surgery, which was performed by the team's specialists.
“It always helps when you have a doctor you know doing the surgery,” Dr. Jones said Monday. “That helps a lot. Obviously, he's a guy we're chasing in our backyard in Texas. He's got a lot of skill sets. Barring injury, Mate ends up being the best in the draft.” I would have gotten an evaluation. Whenever your back is recovering from an injury, you have to take those things into account.”
Despite his recent injury and surgery, Brooks has a recovery schedule that will see him return to the field in July.Good news for the Cowboys, who allowed him to start. tony pollard He is set to sign a new contract with the Titans this month.
“Our understanding is that he has a great opportunity to start training camp without missing anything and be ready to go to work,” Jones said. “Let's see. I don't want to get ahead of myself.”
Brooks, a native of Hallettsville, Texas, located between San Antonio and Houston, threw for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023. He also had 25 catches, 286 yards, and one touchdown in the 10 games he played.
The Cowboys' visiting top 30 also includes a Texas A&M linebacker. edgerine cooper and Kentucky linebacker Trevin Wallace.
Cowboys own 7 picks in 2024 NFL Draft
The Cowboys currently own seven picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. There are four original picks (RD1.PK24, RD2.PK56, RD3.PK87, and RD7.PK244). Dallas also received two compensatory picks (RD5.PK174, RD6.PK216). They also acquired a seventh-round pick (RD7.PK233) in a trade with the Raiders. The only round where teams currently have no selections is the fourth round.
The Cowboys sent a fourth-round pick to the 49ers last year for a former first-round QB. trey lance. They also gave the Chiefs a fifth-round pick in exchange for a sixth-round pick in last year's draft, where they selected a cornerback. eric scott jr. They gave up a sixth-round pick to Houston in exchange for a wide receiver. brandin cooks Last year's offseason too.
The Arizona Cardinals own the most picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, with 13. Four teams own 11 picks: the Packers, 49ers, Rams, and Bills. The 2024 NFL Draft begins April 25th in Detroit, Michigan. The Chicago Bears have the first overall pick.
