Cowboys wrap up 2008 Draft
Jerry Jones made a very good, but maybe questionable pick, then he made a great pick, then he made a 'what the heck was that' pick, then he traded until we pleaded for him to trade no more, then he made a solid pick, then he traded up to make a 'heard of him, but not really' pick and then he closed out the draft with a 236lb DE, think OLB, from a small school.
Here they are, your Dallas Cowboys 2008 Draft Class.
Let's keep in mind that none of us know at this point in time how good or bad any of these guys will be on the NFL level.
Here they are, your Dallas Cowboys 2008 Draft Class.
| NFL Team: Dallas Cowboys 2008 Picks | ||||
| RD | PK(OVR) | NAME | POS | SCHOOL |
| 1 | 22(22) | Felix Jones | RB | ARKANSAS |
| From Cleveland | ||||
Jerry Jones may not have gotten Darren McFadden, but he did get an Arkansas running back. Felix Jones is not a power back who is going to consistently push the pile in short-yardage situations, and the fact that he shared carries with McFadden in college and lacks elite size raise concerns about his ability to carry a heavy workload. However, he is a big play waiting to happen; he's quick around the corner, shifty enough to make the first defender miss and turns on the jets in the open field. Video ![]() Complete analysis | ||||
| 1 | 25(25) | Mike Jenkins | CB | SOUTH FLORIDA |
| From Seattle | ||||
Jenkins doesn't have a great deal of upper-body strength and struggles to reroute receivers at the line of scrimmage. You'd also like to see him capitalize on more opportunities to make big plays. That said, he has the potential to develop excellent man-to-man cover skills because he opens his hips well and is a quick, fast athlete. There's also a lot to like about his versatility; he can line up at safety and can make an impact as a kick returner. Video ![]() Complete analysis | ||||
| 2 | 30(61) | Martellus Bennett | TE | TEXAS A&M |
| Bennett isn't an elite run-blocker and doesnt have great top-end speed. However, he's a great value. Watching him on film and knowing that he played college basketball for two seasons, it's hard not to compare him to San Diego tight end Antonio Gates. Much like Gates, Bennett knows how to use his size to box defenders out and he can make tough catches in traffic. Taking the comparison even further, Bennett is versatile enough to flex out wide as Gates does in the Chargers' offense. Complete analysis | ||||
| 4 | 23(122) | Tashard Choice | RB | GEORGIA TECH |
| From Cleveland | ||||
| He doesn't have breakaway speed and can put the ball on the ground, but Choice reads his blocks well and is a north-south runner who falls forward. This is the second RB the Cowboys drafted and he will provide depth. Also, there may be concern about getting Marion Barber signed long term. | ||||
| 5 | 8(143) | Orlando Scandrick | CB | BOISE STATE |
| From Chicago through Buffalo and Jacksonville | ||||
| Scandrick probably would've been better off returning for his senior year to work on his footwork and add some weight to his frame. On the other hand, he's fast enough to run with receivers downfield and he opens his hips quickly. He also has shown a knack for blocking kicks and he can make an impact in the return game. | ||||
| 6 | 1(167) | Erik Walden | DE | MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE |
| From Miami | ||||
Let's keep in mind that none of us know at this point in time how good or bad any of these guys will be on the NFL level.












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