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Dallas Cowboys 2017 NFL Draft: Grading Each Pick

By Steven Mullenax

Sep 10, 2015; Bowling Green, KY, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers running back Leon Allen (33) is brought down by 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) is brought down by 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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Oct 3, 2015; Boulder, CO, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Tyler Johnstone (64) pass protects against Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Jordan Carrell (92) in the second quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2015; Boulder, CO, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Tyler Johnstone (64) pass protects against Colorado Buffaloes defensive lineman Jordan Carrell (92) in the second quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Seventh Round, 246th Overall. Colorado. JORDAN CARRELL, DT. C+.

Height: 6’2”
Weight: 290 lbs.
Combine 40 Speed/Vertical: 4.98/31 1/2
2016 Numbers: 46 total tackles, 6.0 tackles for a loss, 5.0 sacks

Analysis: I have to admit, I’m pulling for this kid. Despite being the Dallas Cowboys final selection in the draft, Colorado defensive tackle Jordan Carrell’s secret audio phone call was my favorite overall.

Carrell’s sincere reaction and thankfulness had me hoping he sees his dreams come true on the NFL level. But again, he’s walking into a very full locker room of defensive line players from day one. And the former Buffalo will have to fight and claw to try and get his name on this suddenly overcrowded depth chart.

Being able to play at either the one or three technique, Carrell is a strong kid that DallasCowboys.com’s Bryan Broaddus describes as an inside banger and a straight-up-the-field rusher. Again, another Rod Marinelli-special here, as the old ball coach loves a certain type of D-lineman. And Carrell seems to fit that bill.

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So, those are our grades for the Dallas Cowboys entire 2017 NFL Draft class. Do you agree with our grades? Where did we get it wrong? Tell us your draft grades below in the comment section.

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