The Cowboys did not need to move up to get their next cornerstone player on defense. The Cowboys have drafted Byron Jones, CB, Connecticut #27 Overall.
From the post draft show:
Coach Henderson likes Jones’ versatility at corner and safety. He likes his work ethic and his coaches raved about his work ethic. More depth to challenge people in coverage, he’s a big guy and fits in with what Dallas wants to do defensively. They wanted bigger corners because receivers are getting bigger and Jones fits the bill for what the Cowboys want.
Henderson coaches hard and he’ll take on coaching and will take the hard coaching well, he wants to thrive to be better. Henderson likes his energy in the room.
From Dane Brugler:
SUMMARY: A high school quarterback and wide receiver, Jones spent his UConn career in the defensive secondary, splitting his time between safety and cornerback. He looks the part and is a well-spoken individual with impressive intangibles, drawing praise from his coaching staff – served an internship at the U.S. Capitol during the summer of 2014. Jones plays with some hip and upper body tightness and inconsistent technique, but his fluid lower body helps mask mechanical flaws – set the broad jump record (12’03”) at the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine. Jones is unpolished in areas and needs to be more efficient with his length, but his combination of size, smarts and God-given athleticism is what NFL teams seek at the position, along with mature and motivated character – projects best as a press corner with a mid-to-late first round grade. (2015 Draft Guide)
We did this last year, creating rookie cards for our rookie class. This year I’m doing the same as an homage to the Score 1989 series. Welcome to the Cowboys Byron.
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