Editor's Note: The 2024 NFL Draft is approaching the end of April, and the draft process is in full swing as the Dallas Cowboys and other teams conduct their board meetings to identify the right players for the next level. There is. The DallasCowboys.com staff provides potential picks before the draft to give the Cowboys context on potential targets when the time comes. Next up is West Virginia center Zach Frazier.
- name: Zack Frazier
- position: center
- College: west virginia
- height, weight: 6-3 / 313 (confirmed at combine)
- Combine/Pro Day Test: 5.24 40-yard dash, 28.5-inch vertical jump, 8-foot-4-inch broad jump, 30 bench reps
- Did you know that? A multi-sport athlete in high school, Zach Frazier amassed a 159-2 record while becoming a four-time heavyweight state wrestling champion. Frazier became the first freshman to start on West Virginia's offensive line since 1980.
Strengths and weaknesses: You'd be hard-pressed to find a tougher player in the entire draft class than Zack Frazier. He has a strong lower body that allows him to dig into the ground instantly and create deep pockets, combined with strong arms and hands. Redirect the defender at the point of attack. He broke his foot in late November, which could limit his participation in training camp no matter which team pulls the trigger on him in the draft. Once cleared, the key will be working on not overextending his 32 1/2-inch arms. concentration.
Where he is projected: Barring a foot injury, Frazier could be looking to sneak into the first round, which is still a possibility, but Frazier, a two-time All-American second-team selection, could likely be considered for a second-rounder. His name will be called early in the day. In a trade-back scenario, the Cowboys know that Graham Burton and Jackson Powers-Johnson are unlikely to be taken at No. 56, so if Graham Burton or Jackson Powers-Johnson were to go, It is possible that the card will be submitted in the second half of the second round or early in the second round.
How he helped the Cowboys: Frazier's toughness and run blocking will immediately help the middle of the Cowboys' offensive line. He can take on a leadership role in the middle of the offensive line and bring an aggressive style of play that can produce immediate results. At the very least, he will add depth to the Interior offensive line as soon as he steps on the field, whether it's in Frisco during OTAs or Oxnard during training camp.
