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What might make Ohio State DT Haskell Garrett intriguing to the Cowboys

The Cowboys have a history of using hybrid interior defensive linemen. Is the Ohio State prospect a consideration to do just that? Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) takes a closer look.

With two recent draft picks in Neville Gallimore and Osa Odighizuwa already on the roster, the Cowboys may not be looking for any more pure three-technique prospects in this iteration of the NFL draft. They very well may opt for a player that gives them position flexibility along the defensive line. Dallas covets players who are able to fill multiple roles on their team. So what about a player who can fill both one-technique and three-technique?

Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was highly regarded coming out of high school, where he attended the power-house Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas. He earned four-star honors and decided to choose Ohio State as his college. In 2020 he was a first-team All-American by CBS Sports, and was a 2021 pre-season All-American. So does he fit with the Cowboys? Let’s dive into the film to find out.

LB Channing Tindall is the forgotten Georgia defender but could be fit for Cowboys

The Cowboys brought back Leighton Vander Esch on a one-year deal. Could Tindall be his eventual successor? Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) dives into the tape of yet another Georgia linebacker.

The reigning college football champions, are a draft factory right now. Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Channing Tindall is a legit prospect and the fact he isn’t one of their top-5 prospects is more a statement about them than him. Tindall was quite decorated coming out of high school as he ranked as the No. 5 OLB nationally, No. 103 overall prospect nationally and the No. 3 prospect in South Carolina. He was a consensus four-star prospect, and earned his way to the the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.  At Georgia he moved to inside linebacker and it all came together and his last season of play.

In 2018 to 2020 he saw just 19 total solo tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. In 2021 he saw a jump in number to 35 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks. So does his increase in production project favorably on his pro potential? Does he fit with the Cowboys? Let’s dive into his film to find out

Little discussed, should UCLA’s Greg Dulcich be the TE prospect in Cowboys’ future?

With a need at the position, Dallas may need to take a closer look at the Bruin TE. Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) puts the UCLA product under the microscope.

The Dallas Cowboys seem well prepared to select a TE at some point over the next three days. They’ve been linked to a prospect for almost every round. The need is there, as the depth chart has no one on a long-term plan, with TE1 Dalton Schultz on the franchise tag and little-used Sean McKeon and Jeremy Sprinkle behind him. Dallas has brought in Cade Otton, Jeremy Ruckert, Jelani Woods and even Jalen Wydermyer for official visits.

But what about the early-projected guy they haven’t been linked to? UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich really put it together in his final year of play at UCLA, in which he earned honorable mention All-America selection by Phil Steele, first-team AP and Phil Steele All-Pac-12. So does he fit with the Cowboys? Let’s take a look at his film to find out.

Mid-round Match? Louisiana’s Max Mitchell may offer Cowboys solid alternative draft plan

If the Cowboys don’t invest a high-pedigree pick at OT, then they’ll need to throw enough darts at the wall to find a gem. Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) puts the versatile OL under the microscope.

With the departure of La’El Collins to the Cincinnati Bengals, an aging and what seems like a consistently injured Tyron Smith; it’s all but a foregone conclusion the Dallas Cowboys will be addressing the offensive line during draft weekend. The Cowboys seem prepared to make a move during the first two rounds, but if the board dictates they go elsewhere, Louisiana’s Max Mitchell certainly seems an intriguing mid-round option for them.

Mitchell wasn’t the most highly recruited player coming out of high school, only having a two-star pedigree. He  saw action in all 14 games his freshman year in 2018. In 2019 he became a staple on the offensive line at started all 14 games. He helped lead the Rajun’ Cajuns to a year where they were dominant on the ground. Statistically, they ranked third nationally in yards per carry (6.28), fourth nationally in rushing touchdowns (42), sixth nationally in rushing yards per game (257.4), and seventh nationally in total rushing yards (3,604). In 20202, again he started in all 10 of his appearances and got experience at both tackle spots. We all know how much the Cowboys love positional flexibility, so does he fit with the Cowboys?

Front Center: Is Memphis’ Dylan Parham actually the best draft fit for Cowboys?

The athletic offensive lineman from Memphis has never actually started at center. Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) looks into the film to see if it’s his best projection.

We’ve already talked about the top target at center in Tyler Linderbaum, but how about some alternate mid-round options in case he is off the board. Memphis offensive lineman Dylan Parham. He is labeled as an offensive lineman, rather than center, because of the number of positions he played in his time at Memphis. In his 5 year career at Memphis Parham played 28 games at left guard, 11 games at right tackle, and 11 at right guard. He never actually started a game as a center though that’s where most analysts project his future position.

He is an exceptional mover in space, has some power to his game and of course offers great positional flexibility. We all know the Dallas Cowboys love positional versatility among their offensive lineman, so does he fit with the Cowboys?

Nebraska’s Cam Jurgens in crosshairs if upgrading OL includes addressing center for Cowboys

The Cowboys may be interested in a center in the draft, can Jurgens overcome his size issues and rely on his athleticism to become a star? Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) takes a look at the film.

A few center options have been discussed so far, and there are still question marks around the position. Next up is Nebraska center Cam Jurgens. He put on quite the show at the scouting combine, scoring a 9.94 official score on his RAS. His measurables didn’t stack up to be the best as he was in the eight percentile for height, the 20th percentile for weight, and 41st percentile for arm length. His explosiveness however, was off the charts. A three-star sport in high school Jurgens has the nickname of “Beef Jerky” and it garnished quite the buzz at the NFL combine.

But outside of his off the field ventures, how does stand out? He earned Third-Team All-Big Ten honors, he was Nebraska Offensive Lineman of the Year for 2021 and he was Academic All-Big Ten  2019,2020, and 2021.

Center Stage: Is Texas Tech’s Dawson Deaton the next project for the Cowboys’ pivot?

Tyler Browning (@DiabeitcTyler) dives into the film of the Texas Tech center, who is on the 30 list for the Cowboys.

The Cowboys may not feel an urgent need to upgrade from Tyler Biadasz at center, but that doesn’t mean they can’t look to augment the position at some point in the 2022 NFL draft. Square on the Dallas Cowboys 30 visit list is Texas Tech center Dawson Deaton. Deaton is an experienced player who has started every game since 2019. He also has experience at tackle and guard, so he fits the Cowboys bill of positional flexibility among the offensive line.

He was elected a team captain in 2020, and he made his way onto the All-Big 12 second team after being named honorable mention in 2019. In 2021 he found his way onto the second team again, and capped of his collegiate career with an invite to compete in the Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas. Deaton is one of the draft’s most athletic interior players, but does his film say he’ll fit with the Cowboys?

Center of Attention? Luke Fortner might provide Cowboys true competition on OL

The Kentucky center has some position flex but does he have the physical flex to make it in the pros? Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) takes a look at the film.

The Dallas Cowboys have had questions at the center position since the retirement of Travis Fredrick. They have tried Joe Looney, Tyler Biadasz, and even tried now Miami Dolphin Connor Williams. We have previously talked about the dream option at center in Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum, but what happens if he is off the board? Who do the Cowboys turn to then? Do they role with Tyler Biadasz for another year? Do they look to address the hole later in the draft?

Kentucky center Luke Fortner is an experienced center, playing in 55 games in his career with 26 consecutive starts. He was a team captain for the Wildcats and earned 2nd-team All-SEC (Pro Football Focus, Phil Steele) in his final year. He also offers some positional flexibility as he played some left guard. Fortner is very intelligent as has graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and he has completed his Masters degree requirements in aerospace engineering and will graduate with that degree in May. He also started a second Masters program in business administration and is on track to graduate with that in May as well.

Will his intelligence outweigh his relative lack of athletic traits?

Will Dallas ignore their past trends and consider Tulsa OL Tyler Smith?

Often linked to the Cowboys, does the Tulsa product have what it takes to make them ignore tradition? Tyler Browning (@DiabeticTyler) takes a look at the lineman’s film.

There’s been a lot of buzz about the Cowboys liking offensive tackle Tyler Smith of Tulsa. Smith went to Tulsa in 2019 and was red-shirted. In 2020 he got his first real at playing time (only playing four in 2019). in 2020 he played in and started in all nine games. He earned his way onto the Freshman All-America by the FWAA and The Athletic. He also earned first-team all-AAC honors.

Smith is a better run blocker than he is a pass blocker at the moment. He plays with power but he has some things to clean up. So does he fit with the Cowboys? His selection would betray a lot of what we know about how they like to do business. His tape would have to be super impressive to buck tradition. Is it?

Is LSU’s Ed Ingram worth the risk for Cowboys to add to their OL?

Film of the LSU offensive lineman with Texas roots goes under the microscope. @DiabeticTyler looks into the talent base for a potential fit.

We have talked about some interior offensive line options for the Dallas Cowboys previously. Some being in Round 1 others as late as Round 4. What happens if the Cowboys ignore the offensive line in the first round? Who are some options they can look to add later on?  LSU interior offensive lineman Ed Ingram is an experienced player, playing in 45 games and starting in 34 of them for LSU. He has Texas roots as he was helped lead Desoto to a Texas State Championship in 2016.

However Ingram comes with some off-field baggage. He was suspended for all of 2018 after being arrested for sexual assault. The charges were dismissed in 2019, leaving NFL teams to investigate what exactly happened and determine whether or not Ingram is deserving of hearing his name called on draft weekend. As for the on-field stuff, the only thing outsiders are equipped to evaluate, here’s what his film and measurables show.