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NFL Draft 2017: Dallas Cowboys select Taco Charlton 28th overall

By Steven Mullenax

Nov 7, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) celebrates after he sacks Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Hayden Rettig (11) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 46-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive end Taco Charlton (33) celebrates after he sacks Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Hayden Rettig (11) in the fourth quarter at Michigan Stadium. Michigan won 46-16. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the 28th overall selection in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select Taco Charlton.

The Dallas Cowboys posted an impressive 13-3 regular season record in 2016, mainly due to an extraordinary draft class that included quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott won the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award while both players were considerations as possible league MVP candidates.

But the Cowboys success from last season comes at a price. Given the 28th overall selection in the first round of Thursday’s NFL Draft, Dallas had to hope a special player fell to them late in the round. After months of speculation, we finally know who that player is…

With the 28h overall selection in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select…

Vidauntae “Taco” Charlton, Defensive End, Michigan

Here’s what you need to know about the Cowboys’ newest player:

Height: 6’5″
Weight: 277 lbs.
Combine 40 Speed/Bench Press: 4.91/25
2016 Numbers: 40 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks

Player Breakdown: This is a raw, quick twitch pass rusher, that has shown flashes of becoming a terrific NFL starter at defensive end. Should benefit from having a consistent coaching staff in Dallas. CBS Sports draft analyst and co-host of the DallasCowboys.com Draft Show Dane Brugler says Charlton reminds him of Notre Dame’s Justin Tuck.

Cowboys Analysis: A solid pick here. Charlton is a player who would benefit from having time to develop. Unfortunately, being drafted in the first round, Taco will be expected to produce immediately in Dallas. He should be penciled in as the Cowboys day one starter at right defensive end even though he’ll likely not be ready for it.

Dallas Cowboys First Round Picks Since 2005:

2005 – #11 – DeMarcus Ware, Troy State, Linebacker
2005 – #20  – Marcus Spears, Louisiana State, Defensive End
2006  – #18 – Bobby Carpenter, Ohio State, Linebacker
2007 – #26 – Anthony Spencer, Purdue, Linebacker
2008 – #22 – Felix Jones, Arkansas, Running Back
2008 – #25 – Mike Jenkins, South Florida, Cornerback
2009 – No Pick
2010 – #24 – Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State, Wide Receiver
2011 – #9 – Tyron Smith, USC, Offensive Tackle
2012 #6 – Morris Claiborne, LSU, Cornerback
2013 – #31 – Travis Frederick , Wisconsin, Center
2014 – #16 – Zack Martin, Notre Dame, Guard
2015 – #27 – Byron Jones, Defensive Back, Connecticut
2016 – #4 – Ezekiel Elliott, Running Back, Ohio State

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