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NFL Draft 2017: Dallas Cowboys select Xavier Woods in sixth round

By Steven Mullenax

Sep 10, 2015; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Leon Allen (33) carries the ball away from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs safety Xavier Woods (7) down the field during the first half at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2015; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Leon Allen (33) carries the ball away from Louisiana Tech Bulldogs safety Xavier Woods (7) down the field during the first half at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua Lindsey-USA TODAY Sports /
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With the 191st overall selection in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select Xavier Woods, safety from Louisiana Tech.

With their first selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys got their pass rushing war daddy in Michigan defensive end Taco Charlton. In the second round, the Cowboys began to shore up their defensive secondary by selecting Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie.

In the fourth round, the Cowboys selected wide receiver/punt returner Ryan Switzer. Then, Dallas traded the New York Jets a 2018 fifth round selection for their 2017 sixth rounder at #191. So who did Dallas trade up for?

With the 191st overall selection in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select…

Xavier Woods, safety, Louisiana Tech

Here’s what you need to know about the young prospect and the newest Dallas Cowboy:

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 197 lbs.
Combine 40 Speed/Vertical: 4.54/33 1/2
2016 Numbers: 89 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, 11 pds, 5 ints

Player Breakdown: Four year starter at LaTech. Versatile player. A Cowboys pre-draft visitor. 14 interceptions in last three seasons. Good football intelligence. Solid in coverage. Lacks overall speed.

Cowboys Analysis: Could fit in the Cowboys free safety role. Unlikely to be able to leapfrog either Jeff Heath or Byron Jones on the starting lineup, but provides quality depth at the position. Will make an immediate impact on special teams.

Previous Sixth Round picks:

2016 – #217 – Rico Gathers, Tight End, Baylor
2016 – #216 – Darius Jackson, Running Back, Eastern Michigan
2016 – #212 – Kavon Frazier, Safety, Central Michigan
2016 – #189 – Anthony Brown, Cornerback, Purdue
2013 – #185 – DeVonte Holloman, Linebacker, South Carolina
2012 – #186 – James Hanna, Tight End, Oklahoma
2011 – #176 – Dwayne Harris, Wide Receiver, East Carolina
2010 – #179 – Sam Young, Tackle, Texas Tech
2010 – #196 – Jamar Wall, Defensive Back, William & Mary

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