2022 was intriguing for the Dallas Cowboys, who managed to survive a five-game injury to quarterback Dak Prescott to win 12 games for the second consecutive season. One of several reasons why the team was successful was the play from their rookie class.
That’s good news heading into 2023, because most NFL players make the biggest improvement from their rookie to sophomore seasons. It’s referred to as “the jump” and it generally happens because in their second years, players get a full offseason of training with the team and have a better understanding of what it takes to be a professional. Second-year players have gotten a season of acclimating to big-boy football, and now know what to expect.
Here are the Cowboys who are set to make the leap in their sophomore seasons.