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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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Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Marquez White (27) against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Marquez White (27) against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Camping World Stadium. Florida State Seminoles defeated the Mississippi Rebels 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Florida State. MARQUEZ WHITE, CB. C. . Sixth Round, 216th Overall

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 194 lbs.
Combine 40 Speed/Vertical: 4.59/36
2016 Numbers: 25 tackles, 6 pds, 2 ints

Analysis: I was honestly confused by this selection. I understand Florida State’s Marquez White showed flashes of talent during his time with the Seminoles a couple years ago. And that Dallas hopes he will be able to replicate that success with the Cowboys.

But Dallas just spent three of their top five selections in this draft on their defensive secondary. Even considering the fact both veteran corners Orlando Scandrick and Nolan Carroll are on the wrong side of thirty, adding another defensive back here seemed wasteful. Especially considering Dallas has other needs on their roster to fill.

I would have loved to have seen the Cowboys take a flier on a quarterback, running back, tight end, offensive lineman or a linebacker over White here. I understand the sixth and seventh rounds are typically where teams take risks. And maybe this pick was just insurance in case Jourdan Lewis’ legal issues don’t work out or Dallas decides to trade Scandrick away.

But as it stands today, I’m just not sure where another cornerback fits on this roster. The likely answer is that he won’t.

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