Former North Carolina Tar Heels offensive lineman Asim Richards is was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys to help boost the depth on the offensive line to protect Dak Prescott.
The fifth-round pick, No. 169 overall, has some versatility to him as he’s able to play both guard and tackle. And in Saturday’s preseason opener, Richards did both.
He started the game at tackle for the Cowboys and the moved to guard late in the third quarter. In all, Richards played a ton in the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and impressed in a key area.
Per John Owning, Richards played on 39 pass-blocking snaps and allowed just two pressures. There was a sack that some did blame on Richards but reviewing the tape, it certainly was on the quarterback.
Across 39 pass-blocking snaps (on first review, Asim Richards was only credited with 2 pressures allowed against JAX. (AND YOU BETTER NOT BLAME THAT ONE SACK ON HIM) #Cowboys
— John Owning (@JohnOwning) August 13, 2023
That’s a great start for Richards in his NFL career as he’s looking to have a big role in his rookie season.
Richards was able to show off his versatility while with North Carolina, so it shouldn’t be a shock to Tar Heels’ fans seeing him impress early on.
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