The Dallas Cowboys had an extremely limited defensive backfield headed into free agency and the draft. Trevon Diggs seems to be a draft-day steal, selected No. 51 overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Anthony Brown is set to return in Year 2 of a three-year deal and can play both inside and outside, but seems to be an average player at both. Donovan Wilson emerged as a late- pick safety who has the ability to start and make plays. Those were the only known starters for the Cowboys going into this offseason though. Bringing back Jourdan Lewis on a cost-effective three-year deal gives the club more options, but still leaves them the ability to draft multiple defensive backs across multiple positions in the upcoming draft.
This is a recurring series where debate rages over two prospects in the same position group to ponder who is the best fit for the Cowboys. This edition will feature Florida State CB Asante Samuel, Jr. and Northwestern CB Greg Newsome II, and will feature Jordan Tucker of the FTF Sports Network.
Newsome stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 192 pounds. He played in three games in the 2020 season and put up 12 tackles, nine pass deflections and an interception. Samuel, Jr stands 5-foot-10 and weighs 183 pounds. In eight games he had 30 tackles, including one for a loss, three interceptions, six pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble of his own.