It was a very long morning and afternoon for Cowboys fans watching Day 3 of the NFL Draft. The entire fourth round was completed without any trades or moves within the Cowboys' war room. It was tough for the fans watching the show, but in the end it worked!
The Cowboys will be fired up to start the third and final day of the 2024 draft. Today, 73 picks were passed, and he will move on to the next selection in the fifth round, 174th overall.
Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said the team will monitor the draft committee during the long wait. “good…
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 27, 2024
The Cowboys' next pick is No. 174 and is scheduled to be made at approximately 2:30 p.m. CST.
My wife and I are going for brunch. Please make everyone happy.
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) April 27, 2024
During the fourth round, the 49ers selected a new safety with the pick they acquired from the Cowboys in the Trey Lance trade.
Cowboys fans also watched as many running back options went off the board.
After hours of waiting, the Dallas Cowboys are finally playing!!
The Dallas Cowboys selected Kaylen Carson with the 174th pick in the NFL Draft!
While there's no pressing need on the depth front (Diggs, Brand, Lewis), cornerback is an area where the Cowboys need more depth. The first day three pick, fifth round, 174th overall, is Wake Forest CB Kaelen Carson.
— Saad Yousuf (@SaadYousuf126) April 27, 2024
Oh man, this is a sneaky pick.
And Kaylen Carson is a DMV kid.
Watch a match with Keon Coleman
— (FootsDaKing) (@FootsDaKing) April 27, 2024
The two best players left, IMO, were Caelen Carson and DJ James. Carson was a big time stealer. The Cowboys continue to prioritize value in this draft.
— Bobby Belt (@BobbyBeltTX) April 27, 2024
Let's take a closer look at Dallas' newest CB.
Kaylon Carson -> Cowboys
– Played Wake Forest slots and OCB
– He was well-coached, solid in man coverage and zone coverage, and often shadowed the opponent's best WR.
– He has the potential to be a solid NFL starter
Missing int (bad hand), durability is a minor concern pic.twitter.com/nQcLVWr4NS
— The Owl (@TheOwl_LOB) April 27, 2024
It looks like there could be a new musical group in the Cowboys' secondary.
On to round 6!
The Dallas Cowboys selected Ryan Flournoy with the 216th pick!
216th pick in 2024 #NFLDraftthe Dallas Cowboys select:
Ryan Flournoy – WR – SEMO#Cowboys Find your speed in the 6th time! He can play inside and outside and can serve as both an offensive and returner playmaker. Dallas is looking for additional gear! #CowboysDraft
— Kyle Youmans (@Kyle_Youmans) April 27, 2024
The Cowboys selected former Missouri State University wide receiver Ryan Flournoy in the sixth round, 216th overall. Among wide receivers, Flournoy recorded the fastest his GPS time during position drills at his combine in 2024. Which WR will accomplish that in 2023? Puka Nakua.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 27, 2024
Duck has a weapon! Ryan Flournoy! ! !
— Schwanda Mavin Williams (@Sistah_Soldier_) April 27, 2024
Learn more about Dak Prescott's latest weapon.
Cowboys rookie wide receiver Ryan Flournoy said he was drafted in the sixth round and said, “I've been waiting to hear that.'' He has visited less than 30 times with the team. “Their selection of me is the best decision they've ever made, because they're getting a hard-working worker.”
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 27, 2024
It's now the final round of the NFL Draft, and the Cowboys have two picks left.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Nathan Thomas with the 233rd pick!
Breaking news: 233rd overall pick in 2024 #NFLDraft, #Cowboys select …
Nathan Thomas, OT, Louisiana
Three offensive linemen were selected by Dallas in this draft. They are desperate to repair the group.
— Patrick [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) April 27, 2024
NFL Network's Lance Zierlein rates OT Nathan Thomas in the fourth round.
— Nick Harris (@NickHarrisDC) April 27, 2024
The Cowboys are tasked with fixing their offensive line.There's no way I'd get angry over something like that.
— Matthew J. Lennix (@StarConscience) April 27, 2024
The Cowboys just took Louisiana OL Nathan Thomas in the seventh round.
— Josh Edwards (@EdwardsCBS) April 27, 2024
Let's take a closer look at the evaluation of the 223rd pick.
Nathan Thomas said he didn't talk to the Cowboys until Pro Day, but he visited them afterward. He thought he would have been drafted sooner, but “now he's going to have a bigger chip on his shoulder to prove where he belongs.”
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) April 27, 2024
Cowboys rookie OL Nathan Thomas will play guard in Dallas. The seventh-round pick has never played live there. I believe he can make the transition. “Will I have a hard time with that? No, I don't think so.”
What the team got: “People who go to war…
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) April 27, 2024
And with the 244th and final pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys added a big body to the interior of their defensive line by selecting Justin Rodgers.
Oh I love this pick too!!
Justin Rogers— Stephen (@BlitzDallas) April 27, 2024
It took a true 1 tech to have depth behind Magi, and they got it working with Justin Rodgers
Plays with good leverage, has strong hands and is difficult to get off the ball @1053thefan
— Zach Wolchuk (@ZachWolchuk) April 27, 2024
Justin Rodgers is my DL25
A nose tackle that fills the space between the two. It's tough at POA. Perform the stuffing.
Play upright. The pass rush doesn't add much. It's a bit lazy and the motor gets cold on the third down.#Cowboys#Haram analysis
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) April 27, 2024
“I love to protect the run. I was taught not to let anyone run up the middle. I defend the middle of the D-line like it's my home. I don’t want them in my house! I love stopping runs.”#Cowboys DL Justin Rogers @DraftNetworkhttps://t.co/NA79s5PhbA
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) April 27, 2024
Learn more about the new Cowboys DT.
The 2024 NFL Draft is now over! What do you think the Cowboys did with pick #8?
The Cowboys were determined to get stronger. I think that has been accomplished, but we'll see.
— ₗₐₙᴰₒₙ (@McCoolBCB) April 27, 2024
Some people think I'm too positive and optimistic about the Cowboys. I don't see it that way. If you see it, say something negative.
That being said, I give this draft crop a B+
Betcha probably thought I was giving it an A (lol).
No one's grades actually mean anything. we…
— Dave Sturchio (@DaveSturchio) April 27, 2024
So let the UDFA craze begin!
Cowboys looking to own UFA games
— Ernie Cowboys Fan (@es3_09) April 27, 2024
