The Dallas Cowboys have long clamored for a game-changing three-technique along the defensive line. An interior defensive lineman who can be serviceable against the run, but more importantly rush the passer with wreckless abandon. The Cowboys have taken steps to address this position with their draft selections of Neville Gallimore and Osa Odighizuwa. The latter gave the team some flashes in his rookie year tallying two sacks, six tackles for loss, and 11 QB hits. In two years Gallimore has provided just seven tackles for loss and six QB hits.
Oklahoma defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey could be the answer to the equation. Choosing the Sooners over offers from Alabama, LSU, Baylor and Texas, Winfrey first attended Iowa Western Community College. While there, he simply became ESPN’s No. 1 ranked JUCO prospect in 2020. An intimidating presence, Winfrey leans into the reputation, as he’s been seen with Michael Myers thigh pads on occasion, letting the opposing offense know they’re in for a horror-movie experience on gameday. What exactly does that entail? A look at the film of another of Dallas’ 30 visitors is in order.