FRISCO, TEXAS — The Dallas Cowboys welcomed their 20-member rookie class on Thursday as the group prepares to participate in rookie minicamp this weekend at The Star.
They will arrive at the facility, undergo medical checks, meet with coaches, and then officially sign the paperwork to become new members of the team before taking to the field tomorrow with Mike McCarthy and the rest of the coaching staff. was included.
“It's definitely [sunk in] Already,” first-round pick Tyler Guyton said. “But once you get out on the field and put in the effort, you'll understand.”
The Cowboys added three draft picks to the offensive line. That includes third-round pick Cooper Beebe, who wore a Cowboys draft hat on a flight to Dallas ahead of his first official job with the team.
“When I saw this beautiful facility, I finally realized I was a Dallas Cowboy,” Beebe said.
Voluntary training began last month, so veterans are scattered throughout the facility during this time. By the time the new recruits arrived Thursday, most were out of the building, but a few had already been contacted.
“I can't wait [meet with the veterans]” said sixth-round pick Ryan Flournoy. “I’m here to connect with Trey Lance and I’m just excited to pick their brains.”
In addition to communicating with quarterbacks, who Flournoy will likely need to get accustomed to in preseason activities, Beebe has already had a text message conversation with Zach Martin. Fifth-round pick Kaelen Carson has also already been inserted into the cornerback group text.
“I'm ready to go in there and learn from the seniors and pick up a lot,” second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland said. “I want to make as many things as possible.”
