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Dallas Cowboys: Three possible sleepers for 2017

By Carl Daley

ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: David Irving #95 and Maliek Collins #96 of the Dallas Cowboys sack Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 18: David Irving #95 and Maliek Collins #96 of the Dallas Cowboys sack Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 18, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 26: Defensive back Chidobe Awuzie #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles punt returner Demari Simpkins #17 of the Utah Utes on a punt return during the fourth quarter at Folsom Field on November 26, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Utah 27-22 and win the Pac-12 South. The Buffaloes will play Washington next week in the Pac-12 Championship. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
BOULDER, CO – NOVEMBER 26: Defensive back Chidobe Awuzie #4 of the Colorado Buffaloes tackles punt returner Demari Simpkins #17 of the Utah Utes on a punt return during the fourth quarter at Folsom Field on November 26, 2016 in Boulder, Colorado. Colorado defeated Utah 27-22 and win the Pac-12 South. The Buffaloes will play Washington next week in the Pac-12 Championship. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

Chidobe Awuzie, Cornerback

The rookie cornerback is expected to have a big role in the upcoming season.

He will likely battle for a starting outside corner position as free agent Nolan Carroll has only been penciled in as the starter during the offseason.

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The competition at every defensive back position will be fierce but Awuzie is seemingly up for the challenge.

His versatile playmaking skills have given the defense the ability to give the team an added dimension in the secondary.

We also have to mention rookie Jourdan Lewis who could look to challenge veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick for the starting slot role.

Lewis can play outside as well and could see time playing in both roles.

Both of the rookies could have a significant role in the season ahead as the team looks towards the future at the secondary position.

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