Cowboys select LSU LB Damone Clark with No. 176 pick

While spinal fusion surgery will keep him out in 2022, Dallas selected LSU LB Damone Clark, a top talent if he makes a full recovery. | From @CDBurnett7

In 2021, the Cowboys struck gold at the linebacker position, drafting Micah Parsons who turned into a superstar during his rookie season. LSU product Jabril Cox fell under the radar and earned extra playing time, but a torn ACL ended what could’ve been a quick rise.

Dallas went to the LSU linebacker idea again, this time it’s Damone Clark. He was a Butkus Award finalist and first team All-SEC player but he underwent spinal fusion surgery on March 24. Clark likely won’t play in the 2022 season so it’ll be a redshirt pick for the Cowboys but there’s no question about his talent.

If Clark is the same player that made 15.5 tackles for loss in his final college season in 2023, Dallas got a steal at No. 176.

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