Tag: Dallas Cowboys safety

Released from Cowboys, here’s what TCU safety La’Kendrick Van Zandt had to offer

He’s played multiple coverage roles, but couldn’t find one with the Cowboys in 2022. Tyler Browning (@DIabeitcTyler) dives into the tape of the TCU defender.

The Dallas Cowboys appear to have done their homework on the safety position in the 2022 undrafted free agent class. We already have previewed one safety signee in Juanyeh Thomas and they originally signed another one. This one is more local to home, as they signed TCU safety La’Kendrick Van Zandt. Van Zandt is an experienced player and a versatile one, but apparently didn’t impress the coaching staff enough as he was released on Friday.

He played the Star role quite often for the Horned Frogs, in addition to being a nickel corner and a sub-package linebacker. However he did not fit the prototypical Dan Quinn mold of defender and that could have been the reason he was unable to latch on.

Cowboys 2022 NFL draft profile: Illinois safety Kerby Joseph

The Cowboys have invested in the safety position this offseason, but a young star would really signify a dedication to the position. Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) sees if the Illini star is the one to grab.

What is one thing Dallas Cowboys fans have been begging for, for what seems like forever? Investing resources in a single-high safety, that’s what. The Cowboys took a flier on free agent Malik Hooker last year, and brought him back on a two-year deal this March. While he played well in his limited time; he has been plagued with injuries throughout his career and hasn’t yet returned to the promise of his time at Ohio State. A high-pedigree draft pick at the position still makes sense.

Illinois isn’t known as a football powerhouse but has produced some quality talent in the NFL. Safety Kerby Joseph may be the most talented to pass through Champaign in a long while. A rangy safety, Joseph is best utilized as a single-high who showcases impressive ball skills and good change-of-direction ability.